The Seventh Day Adventist Church from Nyamira conference has invited political leaders from the region for prayers in a bid to calm political temperatures that have escalated in the last three weeks.
This comes amid criticism that Governor John Nyagarama is facing from elected leaders from the county.
But on Thursday at Mosobeti trading centre, Pastor Elijah Nyansongo urged political leaders to exercise restraint and desist from constant politicking and instead work for the residents.
“I am not happy with the way our political leaders have behaved in the past. This is setting a bad precedence to our children and that is why I have liaised with the Naira Conference to hold special prayers for them towards the end of this month. They should live like brothers and sisters for the sake of development,” he said.
Mr Nyansongo said the political temperatures had dragged the region behind development and said the church was ready to mediate before the crisis deteriorated.
“As church leaders, we cannot watch our people suffer merely because of political crisis. Time has come for us to mediate and I am ready to do the job. It is essential that residents receive services," he added.
His move was supported by a group of elders who cautioned youths to desist from being used by politicians who wanted to settle a political score.
“As elders, we are worried with the manner in which our youths are being used. Time has come for leaders to avoid using the youths for their political goals,” said Elder Evans Mosioma.