Garissa County Commissioner James Kianda has issued a stern warning to aspirants against inciting residents during and after the election.
Kianda said they have received information that some of the aspirants are using women to compose inciting, provocative songs that may lead to conflict in the area.
Kianda said anyone found to be inciting the public will be punished adding that they have an operational plan and they have zoned perceived hotspots to ensure peace during campaigns.
“We have information that some aspirants could be using women to compose songs bent on inciting and creating unfair playing ground for their competitors. We shall take firm action against such individuals,” said Kianda.
The commissioner was speaking after meeting chiefs, clerics and community leaders in Garissa town where he said the security agencies in the county will be working with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission in monitoring all the sub counties.
Also present during the meeting was Aulian Sultan Hamud Mohamed who urged the politicians to focus on uniting the residents as opposed to making inflammatory remarks that could affect the residents ahead of the General Elections.
“The politicians should mind their language during campaigns and desist from inciting the public to violence. The residents should listen to all candidates as they share their manifestos and not to discriminate on the basis of clan affiliation,” said Mr Mohamed.