President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have been asked to stop engaging in the public exchange of words.
The two have had public spats over the years, the recent one being over the president’s claim that his deputy had abdicated his duties, sparing mixed reactions and a response from DP Ruto.
But even as the public spats trickle down to the allies of the two camps, Eldoret Catholic Diocese Bishop Dominic Kimengich is asking them to stop washing dirty linen in public.
“Both Uhuru and Ruto have followers. If they start exchanging bitter words in public it will not paint a good picture,” said Bishop Kimengich.
In an interview with uasingishunews.co.ke, the Catholic clergy said if the two have any differences, they should solve them in the boardrooms.
“We cannot have leaders throwing words at each other openly. They need to find a better way of handling their issues, away from the public eye,” he said.
Call for peace
And with the upcoming general election barely a month away, the Eldoret Catholic Bishop is also asking Kenyans to focus on maintaining peace and unity.
He also called on politicians to avoid making any utterances that might incite Kenyans against each other.
“IEBC should also ensure that they are ready to hold a free and fair electoral process,” said Bishop Kimengich.
The Bishop notes that contested election results are usually the cause of violence and unrest.
“If people feel there is interference in an election process, it will cause problems like violence and enmity. This is why we need a free and fair process,” he said.
Bishop Kimengich also insisted that every Kenyan has a role to play in ensuring a peaceful electioneering process.
The country is preparing for a general election expected to be held on August 9, 2022.
Political campaigns for various outfits are also expected to go a notch high as candidates eyeing various seats intensify their vote-hunting mission.
