NCIC commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli at Border Palace Hotel on Thursday, November 10, 2017. [Photo| Busia county government]National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli has hit out at Opposition leader Raila Odinga's critics.Speaking during a County Peace and Cohesion Forum at Border Palace Hotel in Busia on Thursday, Prof Naituli said Raila has many supporters and therefore deserves respect.He further noted that the National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader has a say in the country."Raila is comparable to former South African President Nelson Mandela who despite being in Prison for 27 years he never disrespected leaders of Apartheid. As per the bible leaders need to come together and reason for the sake of establishing a common ground," said Naituli.

Do you have a lead on a newsworthy story? Share news tips with us here at Hivisasa!