Political leaders in Nairobi have condemned opposition for what they termed as spreading hate speech and negativity that divide the country.
The leades were speaking during a church service at Christ in Africa in Makadara, on Sunday, June 8.

Governor Johnson Sakaja criticised politics that fuel division and block development.

“The speed that our people are going and talking seems like the world is ending tomorrow. Let us understand that Kenya is for all of us,” Sakaja said.

He warned against public housing misuse saying, “People cannot sit in a public house for over 15 years without paying anything and still expect garbage collection and other services. These houses belong to the government we all need to do our part.”

“Let us have the spirit of humility as we lead the electorates since the power is short lived,” Sakaja noted, adding, “The pride we have that we talk let us live a better country for the generations to come.”

Deputy Governor James Muchiri raised the challenge of unpaid bills facing the city. “Governors have challenges in meeting some obligations which are due. I support the call for special allocations to help us finalise payments. This affects our businessmen,” he noted.

Muchiri said Nairobi County Assembly is pushing for a special allocation like the now defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services to keep essential services such as education and infrastructure running.

Nairobi ODM chairman and Makadara MP George Aladwa called on political leaders especially in the opposition to show humility and respect for institutions.

“Let us respect those in power we have to support the President. Why are they avoided for arrest on incitement? Why is he being avoided as he ignites fire in his speeches?” he said.
Aladwa added, “The opposition leader has shown us a signal and even those who think they are speaking for the party they will be in for a rude shock.”

He said Kenya’s democratic space allows freedom of expression but it should promote peace rather than division.

Senator Caren Nyamu pointed to economic difficulties among young people and small businesses caused by government debts.

“Sh100 billion pending bills, for how long will we be talking about the pending bills? The 30 per cent tenders our youth are getting are not paid,” she asked.

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda criticised opposition leaders for spreading negativity.

“What comes from their mouth is not worthy to listen to. They do not have any agenda to sell to our people. They are spreading hate amongst the citizens. What are they giving as an example to the youth who are expected to copy from them?” she said.

Mutinda noted concerns that political discourse is shifting to personal attacks and inflammatory language instead of policy debates.