Church leaders have lauded Kenyans for maintaining peace after election results were announced, urging them to keep up the spirit.
They said there must be a winner and a loser in every election and asked all those who might be unsatisfied with the results to go to court, instead of mobilising supporters to cause mayhem.
The leaders from various denominations in Nyeri county spoke to the media outside New Life church in Nyeri town on Wednesday.
Bishop Erastus Njoroge of Four Square church thanked politicians and Kenyans for maintaining peace saying there were no major cases of violence reported after the election.
“I also wish to commend all candidates, both winners and losers in the election because they exhibited political maturity, meaning they can be good leaders,” he said.
Njoroge however urged all elected leaders from the President-elect to MCAs to accommodate and work with everyone, to spur the country’s development and the economy.
“Election is now behind us and Kenyans will now be keen to see whether they will deliver their pledges,” he said.
Bishop Paul Wanjohi of New Life church urged all colleagues who were praying for peace before, during and after election not to lower their guard.
The leaders also congratulated IEBC led by its chairman Wafula Chebukati for “a job well done” and for working tirelessly to conduct the election and delivering the results.
Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition flagbearer Raila Odinga has however disputed the results and vowed to use legal means to pursue justice.
Wanjohi further called on President-elect William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and all other elected leaders to settle down soon after taking their oath of office and start implementing the pledges they made to Kenyans.
“Special thanks to the President-elect following his sentiments during his maiden speech that he will work with everyone, so they can deliver all their pledges,” he said.
Wanjohi said they will be organising an interdenominational prayer meeting to thank God for the prevailing peace in the country.
Nancy Muthoni of Blessed Africa World Outreach ministries said all those who contested for various seats are gifted in different ways.
She said losers should work with winners and realise what each and every one of them dreamt for the country.
“Even if you didn’t win, you should know that you are still a leader because there is a dream in you that drove you to seek the people’s mandate,” Muthoni said.
She advised losers to look for something else to do, which will be helpful to them and other Kenyans.
(Edited by Bilha Makokha)
