The Star (Nairobi)

Kenya: Kiambaa Hopes for Poll Peace

By Mathews Ndanyi, 27 February 2013
Photo: Capital FM
Kenyans have undertaken to preach peace and tolerance as the country prepares for elections on March 4.

Residents of Kiambaa in Eldoret where more than 35 people were burnt to death in 2008 have said they are ready for Monday's elections.

The residents said they have been living peacefully for the last five years since the January 1, 2008, fire incident at the Kiambaa KAG Church.

"We have been living together since the incident and we have talked over issues of peace and reconciliation. We hope that the polls will be peaceful," said Paul Waweru, a farmer. URP aspirant for the Kapseret constituency Oscar Sudi said he has been promoting peace in his campaigns in the area.

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