If you do not support a politician, stay away from their meeting - PS Omollo
Kenyan Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged citizens to avoid political violence by staying away from rallies held by opposing candidates. He emphasized that the government is committed to peaceful politics ahead of the 2027 general election.
Why it matters
The statement reflects government efforts to maintain stability and prevent electoral violence in a polarized political climate.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities, saying they should not allow themselves to be used to cause unrest and lose lives.
Speaking in Kisumu on Sunday, the PS urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support rather than engaging in violence.
Omollo added that the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.
“If you do not support a particular politician, stay away from their meeting. Let us not engage in violence or lose lives because of politics. This is the firm directive President William Ruto has given me and the entire country: under his leadership, there will be no politics of violence. We will not use violence to transact our politics,” said Omollo.
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