Forcing Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Ole Linku and Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo to resign over rising insecurity will not help, former President Daniel Arap Moi has said.
Speaking during the 30th Anniversary of Moi University in Eldoret on Monday, Moi said that insecurity will be addressed if all leaders share ideas and work together.
He said that addressing insecurity is not the responsibility of the president alone but all leaders.
Moi said that time has come for leaders to put aside their differences and work together towards a safer Kenya.
“Calling for resignation of Lenku and Kimaiyo will not help address the insecurity but would rather give criminals’ confidence to strike again and again,” said Moi.
Moi stated that terrorism has become a global affair that needs the input of every country that values security.
He added that the country’s economy could be affected if terror attacks persists, adding that there is need for permanent solutions on terrorism.
The former President further asked religious leaders to stop radicalisation of youths who he said have been left to join militia group.
“The first step against terrorism is to stop young people from joining such terror groups,” he added.
Moi further urged Kenyans to refrain from making comments and messages on social media that will lead to more security scare, saying leaders should put aside their differences and ensure Kenya is not turned into a war zone.
He added that the country is known to be peaceful and that few selfish individuals and groups should not divide Kenyans on religious grounds.