Wanga urges political tolerance ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called for political tolerance and peace ahead of upcoming campaign rallies in the region. She also reaffirmed the ODM party's commitment to the current broad-based government while maintaining its independent party identity.
Why it matters
The call for peace is significant in the context of Kenya's volatile political climate, where campaign activities often lead to community-level unrest.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga addresses residents during a political rally in Rachuonyo East Sub-County./KNA
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called for political tolerance and peaceful coexistence as political parties prepare for increased campaign activities in the county ahead of the planned August 16 Linda Mwananchi rally.
Speaking at Anding’o Primary School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Wanga welcomed all political formations intending to campaign in the region, emphasizing that every party has a constitutional right to traverse the country and present its agenda to voters freely.
She urged residents to uphold peace and respect democratic freedoms, warning against political intolerance and violence.
“Anyone is free to tour any part of the country and campaign for their agenda. Let us not fight or shed blood because of politics. We are one family and one nation,” she said.
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