The Mijikenda Council of Elders on Wednesday urged politicians to exercise tolerance and hold peaceful campaigns ahead of the August 9 polls. They warned politicians against polarising the nation, saying it is a recipe for chaos. Coordinator Tsuma Nzai warned politicians against divisive politics and instead urged them to preach peace as they sell their agenda to Kenyans. Mijikenda Council of Elders chairperson Mwinyi Mgwisho warned politicians against making inflammatory statements that could trigger chaos and tension. Mwinyi urged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to tame politicians who utter inflammatory statements.

Source: Daily Nation April 20, 2022 20:32 UTC