The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) reacted to political leaders’ decision to start campaigns prematurely, engage in divisive politics, and incite violence by a caution letter addressed to them.
The letter was in response to such actions leading up to their by-elections on November 27th and the 2027 General Elections.
The clergy, during the Kilifi County forum, recognized the importance of unity, peace, and service delivery in contrast to fraying political rivalries that could destabilize national cohesion.
“We are warning politicians against spewing hate and divisive rhetoric. These can lead to violence, and very often we have seen that such times have been followed by anarchy,” the NCCK said in a statement.
Religious leaders also requested a similar commitment from the IEBC, and they emphasized that the Commission should take all the necessary steps to assure transparency and regain public confidence in the upcoming electoral processes.
On the other hand, the entertainment and politicking around the Karisa MP by-election, which comes on November 27, have been meeting dwindle in Kilifi County.
The ODM leaders, through Governor Gideon Mung’aro and Kaloleni MP Paul Katana, have been campaigning rigorously for the return of ODM candidate Harrison Kombe, who is likely going head-to-head with Stanley Kenga of the Democratic Congress Party.
