Rachel Ruto. Photo/the-star.co.ke

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The clergy has been called upon to be on the forefront and preach peace ahead of the August 8 polls.

Deputy President William Ruto’s wife Rachel has said that the church has a responsibility to unite Kenyans during the electioneering period.

She was speaking at Engineer Stadium in Kinangop, Nyandarua during a peace prayer meeting on Monday.

"The Church must not sit back and watch politicians divide the country."

"They must be part of the whole process, preaching peace and uniting political leaders and Kenyans," she said.

Rachel said the church should ensure the country goes to the election just like it was in 2013 when peace prevailed.