Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on political leaders nationwide to abandon divisive rhetoric and embrace unity as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Sunday, July 26, after a church service at St. Austin’s Church in Westlands, Sakaja emphasized the need for issue-based campaigns that focus on the concerns of ordinary citizens rather than hate speech and incitement.
He stated: “Politics of hate and disunity will not help us. It will only divide us. Let us come together and listen to what the mwananchi is saying.”
The governor also urged security agencies to take firm action against individuals who disrupt political meetings through intimidation and violence. He noted that many perpetrators have been identified through media reports and investigations and called for their arrest to safeguard peace and stability.
Sakaja remarked: “Let our agencies put their work where their money is and arrest those involved. A peaceful country is a focused country, and we must remain united.”
He further highlighted that democracy guarantees every Kenyan the right to participate in politics, but stressed that political competition must be conducted peacefully and within legal frameworks.
His remarks come amid rising political tensions and incidents of violence at public gatherings, prompting leaders to advocate for tolerance and respect for democratic freedoms ahead of the elections.
