The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is calling for early measures to prevent election-related conflict as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae says the 2027 polls present an opportunity for the country to demonstrate that peace is critical to a functioning democracy. “The 2027 General Election gives us an opportunity to demonstrate that peace is a critical enabler of democracy. We must choose prevention over reaction and national unity over political expediency. Let us sustain peace before, during and long after the elections,” said Dr. Omae. Omae also urged political leaders and their supporters to avoid rhetoric that could divide communities during campaigns, calling for political competition to focus on policies and ideas. “Criticize policies, not communities. Challenge ideas, not identities. Let every campaign season be a contest of vision, not a contest of division,” said Dr. Omae. Omae spoke in Nairobi on Monday as NCIC brought together national stakeholders for the two-day Amani Conference to assess and strengthen measures for peaceful elections. His sentiments were echoed by Police Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli, who called for collaboration among stakeholders to ensure a peaceful election. “Security starts with you. A peaceful election cannot be secured by security agencies alone; it requir...
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