As the country takes its final sprint to the August 9 General Elections, government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna has appealed to leaders in the political front to champion for peace to Kenyans.
Oguna, in a statement on Sunday, highlighted that in the recent weeks leaders have engaged in ‘strong and impressionable’ sentiments against one another that threaten the county’s peace.
“Some of the words used have the potential to embolden resolve of supporters, and even incite them to possible violence,” he wrote on Twitter.
“We run the risk of ending with two or three apples instead of one whole one after elections.”
Oguna now says that leaders should, recognizing their prominence and influential capacities, advocate for peace as they traverse different regions of the country to woo voters for their support.
“This is appeal to you all. You are leaders. You are role models. Kenyans look up to you for guidance and direction to a more prosperous future. Do not let them down,” wrote Oguna.
“You must rise up to the occasion for them.”
His sentiments lie on the backdrop of leaders going bareknuckle against each other in attempt to taint their opponents and shrink their supporter numbers.