The clergy in Meru County have urged Kenyans to remain peaceful and united as the country approaches the 2027 polls.
The Meru County Clergy chairman Peter Imulu said churches across the country should be a place where peace and unity of the country is practiced and preached.
He called for reconciliation noted that people should respect each others political choices.
He cautioned the youth against being misused by politicians as the general elections gathers momentum.
“Political competition should not be used as an excuse for violence,hatred and destruction,” he said.
The clergy insisted that peace should not be taken for granted noting it ought to be protected.
“We pray for peaceful campaigns, elections and peaceful post election period during the general election and as clergy from Meru,” Imulu said.
Imulu was speaking when he read a statement at Gatimene gardens, North Imenti constituency in Meru town on behalf of the clergy from all constituencies in Meru County.
“On behalf of the Meru County clergy, we appreciate the work being undertaken by our National and County governments in different parts of the county particularly in roads, healthcare, agriculture, water, youth empowerment and other areas that touch the lives of our people ,” Imulu said.
He said in the health sector, Meru Level Five is being upgraded to a level six while Mutuati, Nyambene and Muthara hospitals are also being upgraded.
“They are not just hospitals because they represent hope for our families, better services for our people and the future of our country,” he said.
He said President William Ruto’s government has also invested heavily in security by training national police reservists in Ndumuru Igembe to tame banditry and cattle rustling.
He urged the County and National governments to continue working together to complete what has been started to ensure that development projects benefit residents in all the nine constituencies.
The clergy lauded the current unity among the elected leaders in Meru County under governor Mutuma M’Ethingia.
“We are laud the cooperation of all elected leaders specifically the Members of Parliament and MCAs who have come together to work for ordinary citizens,” Imulu said.
He insisted Meru is stronger when leaders work together and put their interest above political interests.
“We may not always agree on everything but we can disagree respectively and still remain united,” he added.
He said different religions and christian denominations should not be used to divide the people of Meru.
Edited by John Majau
