Leaders urged to unite for peace and humanitarian service at Kenya forum
Amb Cardinal Prof Eugene Kavune Nzabonimba addressing a forum last week
By MKT Correspondent
Religious leaders, peace ambassadors, humanitarian organizations, and civil society representatives have been urged to embrace unity and collective responsibility in addressing social and economic challenges facing the country.
Speaking during the Peace, Humanitarian and National Unite Leadership Forum held at Weston hotel, Amb Cardinal Prof Eugene Kavune Nzabonimba called on leaders across all sectors to work together in promoting peace, justice, and humanitarian support for vulnerable communities.
The forum, organized through a collaboration of local and international organizations including GUPD, EACC, UNACCC, International Gospel Missionaries (IGM), Nouvelle Perspective International, United Nations Peacemakers Women International, Peniel Mission Ministries, and the National Federation of PBOs, brought together delegates from various institutions and faith-based organizations.
Addressing the gathering, Amb Nzabonimba emphasized that peace remains the foundation of national development and social stability.
“Without peace, there can be no meaningful development, justice, or sustainable progress,” he said.
He noted that increasing social divisions, economic pressures, youth vulnerability, and humanitarian crises require leaders to rise above differences and work together for the common good.
The peace ambassador urged leaders to prioritize support for vulnerable groups, including struggling families, unemployed youth, and marginalized communities.
“True leadership is not defined by position, but by the ability to serve, uplift, and bring hope to those in need,” he stated.
He further challenged leaders to embrace unity, cooperation, and peaceful dialogue as key pillars for national cohesion.
“Leaders must work together in harmony, support one another across all sectors, and focus on helping those facing hardships,” he added.
The forum also recognized the contribution of religious leaders, interfaith representatives, humanitarian delegates, and peace ambassadors in strengthening social cohesion and moral values within communities.
Special tribute was paid to Mau Mau veterans for their role in securing Kenya’s independence and inspiring patriotism and unity among citizens.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to peacebuilding, humanitarian support, community empowerment, human rights, and international cooperation.
The meeting concluded with a renewed call for unity among nations and communities, with delegates expressing hope for a peaceful Kenya, a united Africa, and a compassionate world.
“Let us replace hatred with understanding, division with cooperation, conflict with dialogue, and bitterness with reconciliation,” Amb Nzabonimba said.
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