VP asks Christians to pray for peace

VP asks Christians to pray for peace Written By:VPPS,    Posted: Sat, Aug 25, 2012

Musyoka asked religious leaders to play their rightful role in promoting tolerance and reconciliation Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka Saturday called on Christians to use the Christian teachings to keep negative ethnicity at bay especially now that the country is preparing for the forthcoming General Election. Musyoka was among thousands of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church faithful who attended celebrations to mark 100 years of the church's existence, held in Gusii Stadium in Kisii township. He asked churches and other religious organizations to rise above ethnic, regional, and racial divisions while rendering their services. Musyoka asked religious leaders to play their rightful role in promoting tolerance reconciliation and understanding in the society for the common good of the society. The Vice President said he was optimistic that the country would have safe, peaceful, transparent and successful General Election if Kenyans respect the rule of law in their quest for democracy. Addressing the occasion which was also attended by among others Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. Sam Ongeri and MP Robert Monda the Vice President urged Kenyans to continually seek God's divine guidance. He appealed to Christians to pray for the nation to conduct peaceful elections saying after elections Kenya will remain as people of one nation and will need each after poll. "Christians should continue praying for peaceful coexistence especially now that we are preparing for the next election,'' said Musyoka. Addressing wananchi outside Nyamira Wiper Democratic office, the Vice President assured chiefs of their jobs saying that the provincial administration plays an important role in matters pertaining to security. Musyoka stressed the need for Kenyans to vote in capable and trustworthy leaders to steer the nation to greater heights of development come the next General elections. He assured residents in the area of improved security urging them to embrace community policing if problems of insecurity have to contained.