Curious exchanges on the Kenya constitution referendum have broken out in the American political arena. Yesterday, members of the Congressional Black Caucus hit out at Republican Party members who have tried to exploit the referendum in their continuing efforts to undermine President Obama.

The black congressmen also hit out at American right wing churches and pressure groups that have also engaged in campaigns to derail Kenya's constitution-making programme.

They accused the groups of resorting to outright lies in depicting the proposed constitution as one that allows abortion on demand. It has been obvious for some time now that rival political groupings in the US have taken divergent positions on the constitution debate.

Kenya is under great scrutiny not just in the US, but also in Europe, Asia and the rest of Africa.The attention will grow even more pervasive in the next few days, hence the need for Kenyans to continue being civil in the campaigns to demonstrate that there is absolutely nothing to fear about peace, security and stability whatever the outcome.