Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans-particularly political leaders-to be voices of unity rather than agents of division, calling for restraint in public discourse to safeguard peace and stability.

Speaking during an interdenominational thanksgiving service in Kilgoris, Kindiki reminded leaders that while Kenya celebrates freedom of expression, that freedom must be exercised responsibly. "We appeal for your support.

Even when we hold different opinions, we must not use them to endanger national security," he said. "There are orderly, respectful ways to express disagreement-ways that can influence policy without shaking the foundation of our nation." His sentiments were echoed by Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng'eno, who cautioned those stirring political tensions. "Some people are trying to destabilise our peace.

But let me be clear-this is our country.