Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and co-existence during the festive season, saying there is hope for a brighter future.
He emphasised on the importance to invest in peace, stability and for Kenyans to remain optimistic despite the tough situations.
Commenting on the conflicts going on in different parts of the world, Mudavadi said there is need to embrace tranquility.
"We need to reflect as a people and work closely towards investing in peace because we are now aware of where some of the problems affecting us, as a nation are emerging from," he said.
"We need to get together as we pray and also work towards getting stability globally."
He pointed out that the conflicts have a direct impact and consequence on the economy, nations' stability, security and well -being of societies.
The Prime CS said the current economic hardships could be attributed to arising conflicts between some nations and races.
"We might be blaming ourselves for problems that are beyond us. We totally have no control over what was experienced between Russia and Ukraine and also the conflict in the Gaza Strip," he said.
Mudavadi spoke at the Friends-Quakers Church in Vihiga where he joined congregants during the Christmas Service.
"At least 20,424 people have been killed and more than 54,000 others wounded in the Israel-Hamas war, this has led to pirates invading the Red Sea, a sign that things have gone south," he added.
He however assured that there is hope for situations to get better and urged Kenyans to have faith as the government works towards revitalising the economy.
"When we pull together and support the government policies and leadership, sooner rather than later Kenyans will be relieved from the pains of the hard-hitting economic turmoil. There is hope," he said.
He said the country is strategically engaging with other countries for the mutual partnership that will benefit the citizens.
Mudavadi also urged Kenyans to desist from blame games and focus into the future.
"This is our country, and it is our business to make it better for ourselves and the generation to come. God bless you, God bless Kenya," the Prime CS said.
