August elections are just around the corner.
Aspirants are hunting for votes from the electorate.
It is worth noting that politics affects diverse walks of our relations ranging from social, cultural and even religious interactions.
This makes it of essence to preach peace and harmony and to avoid disruptions.
Disagreement on basis of political affiliations leads to the destruction of property and loss of life.
This is always a setback to the owners who have to incur enormous losses and may find it a challenge to rise again.
Young people are most targeted but should stay away from any act of violence or incitement.
Young people are the future leaders whose input will be required to push patriotism and ideologies of positive development.
They thus have to engage in constructive activities that unleash their ability to be productive members of society.
Our young people need to stay away from drug abuse and wrong friends by upholding integrity through accountable means of acquiring income.
Some are easily lured by politicians to cause violence due to idleness, hence they should acquire some skills that will keep them busy.
As we prepare for the elections, we should therefore ensure a favourable business environment to inspire investors to continue with their businesses.
Everyone should take responsibility for promoting in ensuring peace prevails.
It is time Kenyans discard ethnic differences which are the major cause of electoral chaos.
Years down the line after independence, we should do our politics differently and choose mature leaders.
The August election needs to portray a different message to the political class that citizens can make informed and independent decisions.
The time is ripe to discard empty rhetorics by electing leaders with definite ideologies toward uniting the country and steering economic growth.
Those vying for the presidency should be at the front line in promoting unity and peace.
Their campaigns should be dominated by messages of love while advocating for mechanisms to revive the country's development as they sell their manifesto.
Journalism student at Rongo University
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
