Religious leaders in Mombasa county have urged politicians to promote peace and stop dividing the communities for political gains.
Siloam Pool Mission International Church Bishop Jackob Chenze said the church has a big role to play in a nation's stability.
He said the political leaders also bear the responsibility of ensuring peace prevails.
"As a church, we always preach peace. As Kenyans, we always live together, but during elections, we develop a habit of dividing people along tribal and political lines. This must come to an end,” Chenze said.
He said political leaders unity will help solve challenges.
Chenze said it is high time people shunned politicians' manipulative ways.
"Politicians leave after getting what they want and we are the ones left behind to deal with the divisions they created," he said.
“Demonstrations which have led to the loss of lives should never happen again. Political leaders should sit together and end their differences.”
Chenze spoke during an engagement meeting organised by Chaani MCA Frankline Makanga.
Makanga urged politicians to support churches and their leaders.
"Church leaders experience hardships as well. Unfortunately, nobody cares about them," he said.
Makanga asked Kenyans to be wary of radical religious leaders to avoid a repeat of what happened in Shakahola.
He said unity among church leaders will strengthen the gospel and ensure congregants are given the right teachings.
"Their coming together will not only bring them together but also help the government to recognise the voice of the church," Makanga said.
Makanga donated 100 plastic chairs and utensils to the Mombasa Pastors Fellowship Kipevu sub-zone.
He promised to work with the church leaders and the government to ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Changamwe subcounty assistant county commissioner Tom Konyero urged the church to work with authorities to help transform criminals.
