Let the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya conclude tallying - Kenya’s Episcopal Conference tells Politicians

By Charles Muchiri

Kenya’s Roman Catholic Church Episcopal Conference has appealed to Kenyans to remain calm and allow the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to finalize tallying the poll results.

“We remind all Kenyans that the current phase of the electoral process in the hands of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya is as much a defining point in the process as the Election Day. The overall credibility and transparency of the general elections can be assessed after the tallying, the announcement of the results and any possible petitions are dealt with, in accordance with the laws of Kenya,” the statement, signed by Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo, Bishop of Homabay and Vice Chairman of the Kenya Episcopal Conference, said.

On behalf of all Catholic Bishops in Kenya, the Episcopal Conference appealed to all Kenyans to continue maintaining peace and respect for human life and to strictly observe the rule of law.

The Country’s top Church body applauded political aspirants who have so far conceded defeat and upheld peace after the poll results in various constituencies and counties.

“On the same note, we urge other political aspirants to emulate the example that has already been set by these great states men/women by conceding defeat and embracing peace. In case any aspirant is aggrieved, to seek legal redress and ask their supporters to be peaceful,” the statement said.

The statement further urged Kenyans to meanwhile resume their normal work and continue building the Nation.

“It is time for schools to receive back the students/children for normal learning. This is also an appeal to all those in the public transport sector to resume the facilitation of people to work,” the statement appealed.

The statement, titled; ‘The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps’ applauded the people of Kenya for their peaceful conduct before, during the elections and even now as the Country awaits for the release of final poll results of various electoral positions.

“We appeal to you to remain peaceful even after the release of the results. We also appeal to you to continue praying for the successful completion of the process,” the statement said.