A section of Kiambu town residents have called on leaders in the government and opposition to work together for the sake of peace in the country.
According to the locals there is need for leaders to shun differences and work for the sake of Kenyans.
Speaking to this writer on Monday in Kiambu town, the locals said the standoff and criticism among leaders in government and opposition was hurting Kenyans.
“Our leaders both in government and opposition must shelve their differences and work towards improving the lives of Kenyans,” said James Mburu.
Mr Mburu said that leaders in government and opposition need to tolerate each other for the sake of pushing the country forward.
“This country belongs to every Kenyan and our leaders must be on the frontline in creating unity,” he added.
The locals said that as the country heads to elections leaders must put an end to statements that could trigger animosity.
“Innocent Kenyans are the ones who suffer during violence triggered by tribal politics and its time politicians knew that this country belongs to every Kenyan,” said Cynthia Waithera, a business lady.
Ms Waithera urged leaders to agitate for peace campaigns across the country.
She said political violence will only be curbed if politicians take the responsibility of preaching unity.
Meanwhile, the locals want the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to be alert and deal firmly with politicians who are fond of spreading hatred.
The locals said that some politicians take advantage of the electioneering to perpetrate hate speech.
Speaking during a prayer rally at the Afraha stadium on Saturday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the government will act firm on hate mongers.
Kenyatta said that hate mongering is to blame for tension and violence adding that politicians who engage in hate speech will be dealt individually.