[Kapsabet Anglican Church of Kenya Bishop Paul Korir alongside Mosop MP Stephen Bitok. Photo/Hivisasa.com]
Politicians have been told to campaign with humility and brotherhood to avoid dividing Kenyans along political affiliations ahead of the August polls.
Kapsabet Anglican Church of Kenya Bishop Paul Korir said some aspirants were mudslinging each other by trying to gain support using unethical means.
According to Korir, the society should not be polarised but rather, aspirants should sell their manifestos without discrediting other opponents negatively.
“I am shocked that some politicians countrywide are now hatching negative plans to beat their rivals. They use violence or they can insult themselves when given an opportunity to talk. This is really bad because we are creating a negative picture leading to different factions fighting because of their leaders,” Korir said.
He was speaking at Kapkoimur Secondary school, during an official ceremony to open CDF-funded classrooms and a laboratory.
Korir said the society should remain united and chat the way forward on how to achieve developments for livelihood change.
“Kenyans should be vigilant and shun such leaders whose campaigns are only pegged on violence and insults,” he added.
Mosop MP Stephen Bitok urged other politicians to embrace unity and peace saying everybody should be given an opportunity.