The Gikuyu, Embu, Meru Association (GEMA) elders, have added their voice on the recently launched Building Bridges Initiative report. 

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Speaking on Wednesday at Ufungamano House, the leaders led by their Chairman, Bishop Lawi Imathiu, declared their support for the BBI report. 

''We commend his excellence President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Hon. Raila Odinga for their bold action in coming together and doing the handshake. This was eventually followed by the establishment of the BBI taskforce,'' said Lawi in a press conference. 

The leaders came out to caution politicians against misleading Kenyans on the contents of the BBI. 

The leaders also commented on the rising political temperatures and toxicity in the country. 

They have blamed leaders who have kept the country in an election mood, noting that it undermines the country's economic engagements and healthy politics.

''We ask that elected leaders show honor and mutual respect for one another and to the office of the president in particular and his deputy, and by extension all leaders whom God has given the responsibility in various positions,'' said Bishop Peter Njegwa, the GEMA vice-chairperson.

The BBI initiative, which was initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, was launched and Kenyans argued to read and make their recommendations.