- Kobia urged Azimio to embrace bi-partisan talks because it is specific and not broad.
- He said NCIC provides spaces and platforms for national conversations on economic prosperity, political stability and social cohesion.
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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has called out Azimio over secession claims.
In a statement on Wednesday, NCIC chairman Samuel Kobia said Azimio should seek other measures.
"In as much as they feel aggrieved, secession is not the way to go, instead we urge our leaders to seek out dialogue and a peaceful and cohesive way to deal with their concerns."
"Countries that have attempted has taken decades for them to recover if at all."
Kobia said the move will lead to the disintegration of the country noting a few people should not be left to ruin the dreams of many Kenyans.
He said Kenyans are proud of their ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and are determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation.
Kobia added that all leaders should be committed to and adhere to the constitutional provisions.
"Kenyans are longing for opportunities to come together, exchange ideas on the prevailing issues, and challenges, and contribute to possible solutions."
Kobia urged Azimio to embrace bi-partisan talks because it is specific and not broad.
He said NCIC provides spaces and platforms for national conversations on economic prosperity, political stability and social cohesion.
This is after Raila called for secession if their demands to the current regime are not addressed.
The chairperson also announced that the commission was in the process of doing an ethnic audit of public servants to ensure that they comply with the laws.
He said the report will be out soon.
Kobia at the same time warned against ethnic profiling of public servants.
He raised concerns about the emergence of criminal gangs that were banned in 2010 and 2016 which he said are out to disrupt business and loss of life.
The gangs which he claimed are being used by politicians to cause mayhem put Kenya's reputation and brand at stake internationally.
Kobia also decried the explosion of cult groups citing the Shakahola incident that shocked the world.
He said the commission summoned six individuals over hate speech of which two have recorded statements while three have gone underground.