Political leaders in the country have been urged to be on the forefront in promoting peaceful coexistence among Kenyans.
Speaking during a church service at Lurambi in Kakamega, a section of leaders led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa called on politicians to desist from dividing the country, with the aim of gaining political mileage and popularity.
The Governor at the same time urged Kenyans to sift messages from politicians and only accept to be led by development focused leaders and dismiss those whose political rhetoric is meant to create division, disagreements and conflict.
He said Kenya does not have a space for leaders who are tribalistic and who thrive in divisive politics.
The Governor said that it is important to engage in mature politics where the citizenry becomes the center of focus regardless of political affiliations.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa said divisive politics has derailed development in many parts of the country and must be rejected at all costs.
He warned the youth against destroying businesses and properties in the name of expressing their dissatisfaction with the leadership of the country.
He noted that the youth can still express themselves without engaging in criminal activities.
“I want to plead with Kenyans, please, let us not burn our country, you can express yourself without destroying properties, without destroying the economy, because even after you express yourself today, tomorrow you will need a job; those investors you are chasing away from our towns are the same investors creating jobs for us,” he explained.
Lurambi MP Titus Khamala echoed the sentiments, calling on Kenyans to prioritize leaders who champion national unity and service delivery.
He said there is a lot that needs to be done by leaders for the electorate to enable them lead the dignified life they deserve.
Other leaders among them President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet called for political tolerance and urged citizens to stand firm against any attempts to polarize the country for political mileage.
By Moses Wekesa
