Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has urged leaders across the political divide to focus on bringing Kenyans together ahead of the 2017 general elections.
Addressing residents at Nachu grounds in Kikuyu Sub-County on Sunday, Kabogo said every elected leader must take the initiative of uniting Kenyans.
The Kiambu governor said unity among Kenyans is key as the country heads to the 2017 general elections.
Kabogo said even though politicians have divergent views and ideologies, it is important for them to unite the country.
“Unity is needed as we approach the 2017 general elections and my appeal to political leaders across the political divide is to take the initiative of bringing Kenyans together,” he said.
Kabogo claimed a section of politicians eying various seats in Kiambu were inciting residents against other leaders.
He said everyone seeking an elective seat must use the right channels to seek votes.
“We cannot afford to incite and cause panic among Kenyans by giving them false information in the name of seeking votes,” said Kabogo.
Meanwhile, Governor Kabogo has lashed out at the opposition leaders over claims that the Afraha prayer rally was tribal.
Kabogo said that statements by the opposition were out of context adding that the prayers at Afraha stadium on Saturday were meant to bring Kenyans together following the collapse of ICC cases.
The Kiambu governor said the opposition was not happy following ICC's move to terminate the case against Deputy President William Ruto and former radio journalist Joshua Sang.