The Kenya Muslim National Advisory Council has called on politicians to maintain peaceful campaigns ahead of the August polls. He urged politicians to tone down on their rhetoric that has the potential to incite violence. He also urged the media not to engage in polarisation and political discussions which may fuel animosity during the election period. The Muslim leaders also prayed for national healing during the electioneering period saying that Kenya has long been an oasis of peace. The lobby group which campaigns for the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential candidate, ODM leader Raila Odinga, called for political tolerance ahead of the August polls.

Source: Daily Nation April 12, 2022 03:09 UTC