IEBC ballot boxes [PHOTO/ballotexpert.com]
Religious leaders are now asking politicians and all Kenyans to accept the final outcome of the general elections.
The leaders further appealed for peace and political tolerance during this electioneering period
Speaking under the auspices of Evangelical and Pentecostal Churches of Kenya, chairman Mark Kariuki said violence and political intolerance between the National Super Alliance (NASA) and Jubilee Party supporters should be tamed as it might turn chaotic.
“We should show tolerance to other people’s opinions and choices during this electioneering period,” said Kariuki as quoted by the Star.
Kariuki who was accompanied by head of Redeemed Gospel Church Bishop Arthur Kitonga and other clerics, also wants the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to test the voting equipment ahead of the polls to prevent a crisis on the D-Day.
According to the clerics, this will ensure the kits are credible to deliver a free, fair and credible election.
Kariuki further stated that adequate preparations by the commission for the forthcoming exercise will also instill confidence in Kenyans.
“Credible polls cannot be realised if the IEBC isn’t doing its job effectively. The commissioners were given those positions to conduct transparent elections and that is why they should scrutinise these materials,” said Kariuki