Molo, Kuresoi North Leaders Intensify Peace Campaigns Ahead Of 2027 Polls

By Elijah Cherutich

Leaders from Molo and Kuresoi North have intensified calls for peace after a recent confrontation between youths during anti-fuel price protests raised fears of renewed ethnic tensions in the region.

The appeals come amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with local leaders warning residents against allowing political differences to trigger hostility in an area previously affected by deadly clashes.

Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai said communities living within Molo and Kuresoi North constituencies must remain united and uphold peaceful coexistence despite increasing political temperatures.

Speaking at Moto Primary School during the issuance of bursaries worth Sh59 million, the legislator termed the recent confrontation between youths from two communities during demonstrations over fuel prices as regrettable.

He warned that such incidents risk undermining years of peace-building efforts undertaken after the region experienced ethnic violence in the past.

Mr Mutai urged residents to tolerate differing political opinions and avoid actions that could destabilise security in the area.

“There is importance in communities working together and we should encourage our people to understand that politics is not enmity”, he said.

The MP further cautioned young people against being manipulated by politicians or groups pursuing selfish interests at the expense of communal harmony.

He said the youth should remain firm and reject attempts to drag them into violence or ethnic divisions.

The calls for calm were echoed by Kuresoi North Deputy County Commissioner Vivian Akumu, who urged residents to embrace peace and strengthen social cohesion as the country heads towards the next electoral cycle.

Ms Akumu said security agencies would continue working closely with local stakeholders to maintain stability and prevent any escalation of tensions within the region.

“I want to encourage peace and security within this area because without security, there is no development that can continue to thrive”, she said.

Her remarks come at a time when security officials across several parts of the Rift Valley have heightened community engagement initiatives aimed at preventing politically instigated conflict and hate mobilisation.

Molo MCA Joseph Ngware also appealed to residents living along the border of the two constituencies to coexist peacefully and avoid actions that could fuel mistrust among communities.

He said the confrontation witnessed during last week’s protests was unnecessary and should serve as a warning against the dangers of ethnic polarisation.

The Molo and Kuresoi areas remain politically sensitive due to memories of past ethnic clashes that displaced thousands of families and disrupted livelihoods during previous election periods.

Local leaders have recently intensified peace campaigns amid concerns that rising economic hardships and political competition could heighten tensions if not carefully managed.