Politicians have been challenged to preach peace in the country to reduce ethnic and political tensions that might emanate ahead of 2017 polls.
Led by Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) Chairman Charles Nyachae on Sunday during a fundraiser at Manga-Borabu, the leaders said alleged incitement from a section of leaders should be taken seriously by relevant authorities to save the country from another possible election violence.
Nyachae urged leaders from Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) and Jubilee to monitor their members in public functions for the sake of national unity.
“We are all Kenyans and we have only one country. Ethnic or political incitement is not welcome. As leaders, we have an obligation to lead the country well. I want to advice Cord and Jubilee to lead by example by shunning reckless utterances by their leaders,” he said.
Former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende lauded the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on its efforts to tackle alleged incitement by a section of leaders but challenged the office of Director for Public Prosecutions (DPP) to work hand in hand with the commission.
“I want to laud the work being done by NCIC and it is upon the Director of Public Prosecutions to investigate those alleged to be inciting Kenyans. We must remain a peaceful country,” he said.
NCIC had written to the DPP's office to investigate alleged incitement by ODM Nairobi chairman George Aladwa who was arrested and detained in Kilimani Police station for questioning.