[Garissa Governor Nathif Jama. He has urged politicians to preach peace ahead of August polls.] (Photo/KNA.)
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has urged Garissa leaders to commit themselves to peaceful election campaigns.
According to Jama, many aspirants talk of the need for harmony, but their actions betray them, urging them to lead by example.
“We are peace loving Kenyans and have used all our forums to preach peace and unite the people of Garissa. This is evident for the past four years we have been in office, Garissa county has been peaceful," said the county boss.
Jama urged security team to convene a meeting to have all aspirants commit to promoting peace.
“Elections will come and go, but the people of Garissa will remain. This notion that politics is a matter of life and death is a myth that needs to be demystified,” he said.
Jama will be defending his seat in August 8 polls on a Wiper ticket and will face off with Jubilee candidate Ali Korane.