A section of leaders from Various parts of the country have urged Kenyans to embrace peace, unity and cohesion in a bid to spur the country’s economic growth.
The leaders also lashed at those allegedly using the death of Albert Ojwang from Homabay County, who allegedly died in the hands of police officers for their political mileage, saying the law should take its due course.
Speaking at Nyanturago grounds in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County, during a fundraising for various self-help groups in the area, the leaders said the public needed to be united to deter events similar to the 2007/2008 post-election violence.
Likoni MP Mishi Mboko from Mombasa County noted that violence was the worst that could happen to Kenya, adding that Kenyans were not ready for a repeat.
Mboko said all Kenyans should be proud of their country and take responsibility of protecting it to prevent citizens from seeking asylum in the neighbouring countries.
South Mogirango MP Silvanus Osoro castigated politicians who allegedly used Homabay’s Alfred Ojwang’s demise in a police cell to advance their mileage.
Osoro reiterated that Kenyans were one people who the ballot should not disunite, urging security agencies to hasten investigations and unearth what happened to Ojwang,
Osoro also noted that no Kenyan should die in a police cells and that politicians should not use goons during demonstrations to destroy property.
Lurambi MP Titus Kamala from Kakamega County said the current budget was divided relatively well to cater for all sectors of the economy.
Farouk Kibet, the president’s Aide, called for peaceful cohesion and patience and urged citizens to shun ethnic and divisive politics.
The event was hosted by Kisii County Woman Rep Doris Aburi.
By Jane Naitore
