Bishop Martin Kivuva has challenged President Uhuru Kenyatta to bring together president-elect William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
The Mombasa Catholic Bishop who spoke in Kilifi on Sunday called for a round table talk over the election stalemate.
He said because Uhuru has not handed over power to anyone, he still has the authority to talk to Kenyans and ask them to remain calm as they wait for the Supreme Court ruling.
“I appeal to my President to invite these two for a cup of tea. This time not about shaking hands. Talk about the situation.
"Tell them you are the elders of this nation. I know it’s challenging but we know you have the capacity to embrace greatness for this country,” Kivuva said.
The bishop further urged those who were declared winners not to scold the other team but embrace each other and work together.
“In any competition there is a winner and a loser. We can live in peace as Kenyans and move on with our lives,” he said.
Kivuva however lauded security agencies for their professionalism in handling the tense situation at Bomas of Kenya, on the day the results were announced.
He said he was part of a shuttle diplomacy team of religious leaders that has since met both Raila, Ruto and Uhuru over the election.
“We also met the IEBC commissioners. We started with the four being led by Juliana Cherera and then the other three.
"We asked them to conclude the election issues then address their issues later. We did not want to dwell much on their boardroom wars,” Kivuva said.
The bishop also urged Kenyans to maintain peace despite the outcome of the Supreme Court case.
“If there is peace even the Supreme Court will work without much pressure. Even as we seek justice, peace must prevail.
"People should go on with their activities because life has to continue. We do not want disruptions in the education of our children or our work,” he said.
(Edited by Bilha Makokha)
