Religious leaders call on Raila to cancel Jacaranda rally
Religious leaders call on Azimio la Umoja Coalition party leader Raila Odinga to cancel Sunday’s planned rally at Jacaranda
Religious leaders call on Azimio la Umoja Coalition party leader Raila Odinga to cancel Sunday’s planned rally at Jacaranda
A section of Kwale religious leaders, Kaya elders, and youth have pleaded with Azimio leader Raila Odinga to postpone the scheduled Sunday protest in Nairobi’s Jacaranda grounds.
The political gatherings have raised concerns among the leaders that they may endanger national security, cohesion, and peace according to religious leaders.
The ODM leader’s recent statements about not acknowledging President William Ruto and his administration, according to Kwale County Religious Advisory Council Chair Sheikh Amani Mwachirumu, are likely to cause division among Kenyans.
“We are worried by Raila’s words and if the said rally is to ever happen, it won’t bring any good,” he said.
He added that it creates tension to denounce the government in power.
On Monday last week, Raila held a mega rally at Kamukunji Grounds immediately after returning from South Africa.
Mwachirumu said Raila should accept the outcome of the general election and the court’s verdict for peace to prevail.
“If you keep on saying that you don’t trust the Judicial process what are you telling Kenyans that rally behind you,” Mwachirumu said.
He said the veteran politician should not let Kenyans spill blood but rather unite and lead them on the right path.
The religoius leaders said Kenyans have learned from the previous post-election violence and wouldn’t want to go back.
He said the economy is still weak and Kenyans are recovering from the losses of the Covid-19 pandemic and political tensions will bring more harm than good.
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He urged both Raila and Ruto to seek the assistance of religious leaders and initiate peaceful dialogues.
Bishop Esther Ndemwa told Raila that leadership is God-given and should wait for the right time.
She said no matter what, both Raila and Ruto must observe peace and be mindful of what they speak.
“Tongue is a powerful thing, it can create and burn the country,” she said.
Ndemwa said the political tag of wars is a threat to women’s progress and the country’s development.
“Every time we experience violence, mothers are hard hit because they are the ones running small businesses to fend for the families,” she said.
Kwale Kaya Elders committee secretary Salim Mwalimu said the country is in dire need of special prayers because drought and high cost of living are continuing to wreak havoc.
He said leaders must come together and look for various ways of addressing the problems rather than engaging in politics.
Youth leader Hamisi Mohammed warned politicians against misusing youth to disrupt peace.
“Unemployment is killing us and I would wish Ruto and Raila to sit down and see how they can help one another in creating job opportunities,” he said.
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