UNITY OF PURPOSE

Work together for peace, Garissa clergy urges leaders

Says they should spearhead the process of healing and uniting the nation.

In Summary

• "This peace and tranquility coupled with prayers must form the foundation in which our new country Kenya must be built upon,” Muasya said.

• The cleric said the season of politics is now behind us and called upon Kenyans to resume to their duties and diligently work to lift their lives.

Rev Jopseph Muasya addresses the press in Garissa flanked by his colleagues on September 8, 2022.
UNITY: Rev Jopseph Muasya addresses the press in Garissa flanked by his colleagues on September 8, 2022.
Image: STEPHEN ASTARIKO

The Garissa Pastors Fellowship has urged leaders from both sides of the political divide to work together for peace and development.

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld President-elect William Ruto’s victory, dismissing all petitions filed by the Raila Odinga-led Azimio coalition.

The clerics, led by Rev Joseph Muasya, asked leaders to start the process of healing and uniting the nation.

They addressed the press in Garissa town on Thursday.

“Even as we congratulate the winners led by Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, we want to reiterate that peace must prevail beyond this season,” Muasya said.

"This peace and tranquillity coupled with prayers must form the foundation upon which our new country Kenya must be built."

He said they expect Ruto to fix the economy and deliver on the pledges he made.

Pastor Ibrahim Kamwara of EAPC addresses the press flanked by fellow clerics in Garissa on September 8, 2022.
PEACE: Pastor Ibrahim Kamwara of EAPC addresses the press flanked by fellow clerics in Garissa on September 8, 2022.
Image: STEPHEN ASTARIKO

“We as Garissa pastors wish to thank the Almighty God for the peace witnessed before, during and after election. It is indeed clear that God heard our prayers and gave us a peaceful election and leaders,” Muasya said.

The cleric said the season of politics is now behind us and called upon Kenyans to resume their duties and diligently work to lift their lives.

“We hope to see the President-elect quickly embark on addressing the high cost of living and ensure basic commodities are affordable,” he said.

Muasya said they are available and willing to work with the county government in any capacity.

He urged Governor Nathif Jama to not only accelerate development across the county but build cohesion and unity among communities.

Pastor Ibrahim Kamwara of East Africa Pentecostal Church called on both President Uhuru Kenyatta and Ruto to reconcile and put their differences aside.

“As the holly book tells us in Proverbs 18:18 elections brings competition to an end. We hope any competition that existed between our leaders will come to an end and they will unite and serve Kenyans in their respective capacities,” he said.

Kamwara said the region is going through difficult times with drought affecting both human beings and livestock.

He called on elected leaders from the national and county governments to move with speed and come up with measures to address the same.

(Edited by Bilha Makokha)

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