Eldoret Catholic Diocese Bishop Dominic Kimengich has expresses concerns over utterances that politicians have been making during the recent campaigns.
Bishop Kimengich says some of the utterances can easily cause divisions amongst Kenyans.
Speaking to uasingishunews.co.ke on Monday, August 1, 2022, the clergy said with a week to the general election day, there is a need for politicians to preach peace and unity.
“What is worrying is utterances of political leaders while on the campaign. The utterances would easily cause problems and split people. I want to caution the politicians to measure their words and talk about things that will unite the people,” said the Catholic Bishop.
Bishop Kimengich also advised the youth not to allow themselves to spread fake news and disinformation on social media.
“It is a worrying trend and we ask the youth not to be drawn into the issues as they are a threat to peace,” he said.
Leaflets in Eldoret
On reports of hate leaflets cited in several areas within Uasin Gishu County, the Eldoret Catholic Diocese Bishop challenged the county security team to probe the matter and ensure culprits are brought to book.
He described reports of the leaflets, which a section of elders has dismissed, as a threat to peace.
“We want to be assured of the security of people and persons issuing any kinds of threats should not be taken lightly,” said the man of God who also asked Kenyans not to allow politics to divide them.
“Let us not use the election to threaten people or bring fear into the lives of others. Elections will come and go, but it should not be confrontational or threatening to others,” added Bishop Kimengich.
Calls for peace have been reigning across, not only in Uasin Gishu but also in the whole country.
There have also been enhanced peace campaigns, especially in areas that the National Cohesion and Integration (NCIC) had identified as high risk in terms of election-related violence – Uasin Gishu County was among them.
