A section of church leaders in Uasin Gishu County has called on Kenyans to reject politicians that will make inciting utterances during the ongoing campaigns.
Led by Uasin Gishu Gospel Ministers chairman Bishop Wilson Kurui, the church leaders say anyone seeking to incite Kenyans against each other does not deserve to be elected a leader.
In an interview with uasingishunews.co.ke, Bishop Kurui says Kenyans should focus on electing leaders that show commitment to preaching peace and unity amongst all communities in the country.
“Peace and unity is what we need now. Anyone vying for any seat in the upcoming general election that makes inciting statements should be rejected by voters,” said the Jesus is Love Ministries Bishop.
He also asked politicians to campaign peacefully.
With barely a month before Kenyans go to the polls, political temperatures in the country are expected to rise, as politician eyeing various seats are expected to intensify their vote-hunting mission.
But even as the campaigns are expected to go a notch higher, Bishop Kurui is asking politicians to avoid attacking each other publicly.
He says attacks and public spats that have been witnessed recently might cause further divisions and tensions amongst Kenyans.
“This issue of politicians attacking each other, carelessly throwing words at their opponents should stop. We as the clergy, we want to see people seeking votes peacefully and not engaging in public spats,” Bishop Kurui said, in reference to recent exchange of words between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.
“If politicians go on like this, it will cause unnecessary temperatures amongst voters,” he added.
The Uasin Gishu Gospel Ministers chairman is, however, asking Kenyans not to take seriously the public spats.
He is also optimistic that past incidences of chaos and election-related violence will not be witness in the country after the August 9 poll.
“Even if the politicians attack each other, don’t be too bothered about them. For us, we should be focused on remaining peaceful,” said Bishop Kurui.
