Nyandarua: Religious leaders and the interfaith council in Nyandarua County have expressed concerns over tribal profiling by certain politicians, warning that it poses a risk to national stability.

According to Kenya News Agency, the clergy emphasized that tribal and ethnic hatred could lead the country into turmoil. They urged the government and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), along with other security agencies, to intensify efforts to address the growing political intolerance seen among some political figures.

Nyandarua Interfaith Council Chairman Archbishop Josam Kariuki and Nyandarua North AIPCA Bishop Ayub Kigotho led the call for political leaders and youth to foster peaceful coexistence among communities. Speaking at Ol-Kalou AIPCA Cathedral Church during a clergies meeting, they announced plans to commission religious leaders as peace ambassadors to promote peace nationwide.

The leaders appealed to the public to remain peaceful, emphasizing the importance of peace for the country's progress. As political campaigns gain momentum in Ol-Kalou constituency ahead of the parliamentary by-elections on July 16, they cautioned residents to be vigilant against politicians who might incite violence. The parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho in April.