MARSABIT — Marsabit residents and political leaders have been urged to preach and maintain peace before, during and after the 2027 General Election.
The call followed a two-day workshop that brought together religious leaders, residents and members of the Marsabit County Peace Committee, where participants unanimously urged citizens to embrace peace and reject division along tribal or religious lines.
Marsabit County Peace Committee chairman, Guyo Sora said unity and cohesion should be the main pillar as the country heads to the 2027 polls, urging locals not to be swayed by politicians or selfish interests to disrupt peace.
National Muslim Leaders Forum NAMLEF, Marsabit branch leader Umar Quttara urged Christian and Muslim religious leaders to use their platforms to preach peace in churches and mosques and to shun political propaganda that fuels hatred and conflict.
The call was backed by MWADO Organization founder Nuria Gollo, who urged youth not to be used by politicians to cause chaos, saying youth have a major role in safeguarding stability and should use their energy to build society.
Youth Interfaith Network chairman Abdulaziz Boru called on the government and NGOs to step up youth education on the effects of violence, saying joblessness makes some youth vulnerable to political exploitation. He said peace dialogues can help youth avoid crime and violence.
High Court advocate Halima Abdullahi urged parents to be close to their children and monitor their behaviour to instil morals that nurture a generation that values peace, cohesion and respect.
Participants emphasized that every citizen should be a peace ambassador, saying elections should be political competition without breaking social ties among Marsabit communities.
The workshop also recommended lasting solutions including Christians and Muslims visiting each other’s places of worship and exchanging ideas to understand other faiths without prejudice.
