The National Alliance of Registered Churches of Kenya has asked politicians to end the BBI debate after it was successfully dispensed with by the courts.
Speaking in Bungoma town, chairperson Samuel Welimo said exchanging words on the same issues in political gatherings does not help, but only works to divide Kenyans further ahead of the election.
He, instead, asked politicians to embark on debating issues affecting the economy to alleviate the suffering of common citizens.
“Kenyans are currently more interested in listening to leaders who will solve the high cost of living," Welimo said.
He, however, said there was still need for a constitutional review and amendment, but said that should come after the next general election.
He further said Kenyan politicians should learn to accept defeat, saying failure to do that was the cause political-related violence after every election.
Welimo, at the same time, asked the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to guarantee Kenyans a free, fair and credible election.
He also asked politicians not to use youths to attack their opponents.
“Youths, don't allow yourself to be used by politicians like the recent attack on former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's chopper on April 1 and what happened to the Deputy President's convoy in Busia.”
(edited by Amol Awuor)
