Kenyan Religious Leaders Unite For Peace: KCCB Mulika Initiative Launches Campaign With USAID And Community Organizations
The Mt Kenya Times 
Religious groups, including the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), USAID, SUPKEM, and community-based organizations, have joined forces to launch a campaign aimed at promoting peace and cohesion in response to recent conflicts among leaders in Kisii County. Photo/Elizabeth Angira
By Elizabeth Angira
Religious groups, including the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), USAID, SUPKEM, and community-based organizations, have joined forces to launch a campaign aimed at promoting peace and cohesion in response to recent conflicts among leaders in Kisii County.
The initiative, operating under the umbrella of the KCCB Mulika Initiative, seeks to sensitize the community on the importance of unity and peace. The move comes as leaders in Kisii face unresolved issues that have led to conflicts, prompting the need for constructive dialogue.
During a sensitization meeting in Kisii County, Obino Nyambane, representing Abagusii culture, emphasized the necessity for leaders to govern based on established leadership doctrines.
Nyambane stressed that the primary purpose of leadership is to impartially unite all community members.
The meeting’s main objective is to foster peace and cohesion within the community.
Ednah Atambo, a representative from civil society, urged individuals to acknowledge and address the peace and conflict challenges in the county.
She called on everyone to speak out collaboratively and encouraged leaders to engage in dialogue to amicably resolve their differences.
Atambo emphasized, “We cannot be seen as Kisii county leading peace talks externally while having unsolved disputes internally. Let our leaders agree to sit down and seek solutions to their differences.”
Al-hajj Ramadhan, the secretary of SUPKEM in Kisii County, reminded leaders that they are chosen by God, emphasizing their primary role in uniting people and promoting peace.
He encouraged leaders to focus on fostering development rather than dividing the community. Religious leaders appealed to the political leaders to engage in dialogue and reconcile their differences
Ramadhan stressed that instead of infighting over politics, leaders should use their platform to advocate for the development of their people.
He called on leaders to continue preaching peace and unity, using dialogue to resolve their political differences.
Citing the direct and indirect impact of political differences on the residents, Ramadhan urged leaders to avoid a situation that could lead the county into political turmoil.
He highlighted the socio-economic and political consequences that could extend beyond the county, urging leaders to forge political dialogue in a spirit of unity and collaboration.
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