
Nakuru Peace Ambassadors, Intereligious Council Nakuru County, National Government Administration Officers, Civil Society, PEACE COP and National Cohesion and Intergration Commission (NCIC) and Scouts among others joined in marking International Peace Day in Nakuru with calls for collaboration towards cohesiveness.
Earlier in the day interdenominational prayers were held at Cathedral Church of Christ the King.
Speaking during the service, Fr. George Munyaka stated, “We all need to live together as brothers and sisters. We have enough resources for everyone and we should learn to share for a cohesive society.”
The clergy challenged Kenyans to shun greed in this county, Nation and society.
He added that a time is now that Kenyans should shun tribalism as is a nation that proclaim to be God’s.
The clergy at the same time noted that contribution of peace is a collective responsibility.
In the same spirit, the clergy led the congregation through prayer of St Francis of Assisi on Peace.
Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara who also attended the service revealed that Nakuru is marking the event at a crucial time when there is border conflict in Likia,Njoro.
“We are marking this day a time when Nakuru County is handling a conflict in Likia between the area communities (Njoro and Narok),” he stated.
According to the County Commissioner, the County Security teams from both Counties of Narok and Nakuru are still mobilizing communities from both sides to find amicable solution.
“As society, we need to all step up towards ensuring a peaceful county and Nation at large,” he stated.
On his part Deputy County Commissioner Nakuru East Werre Simiyu noted that Peace is key towards prosperity of the county and Nation.
He called on all stakeholders to ensure that they play their part towards peaceful society.
Sentiments echoed by Jane Kamau from National Cohesion and Intergration Commission(NCIC).
She stated that Peace should be instilled in learners in schools so that they grow up becoming peace ambassadors.
Lions Club of Menengai President Rani Ramchandani who is also the founder Rani Ramchandani Foundation and a Peace Ambassador lauded the progress made.
She commended Nakuru County Commissioner and DCC Nakuru East for the continued support towards peace initiatives.
Rani called on all stakeholders to play their part in ensuring a peaceful society where everyone enjoys.
” I want to commend our Administrators for the support they have always shown to the peace initiatives. Peace starts with you and me,” stated Rani.
On her part Nakuru County opinion leader Asumpta Wangui called on Nakuru residents to embrace peace.
She noted that even in political space there is need for peace.
A peaceful country will see improved development agenda.
“We need peace in all spheres including in political space. This is key towards development,” she stated.
The program was coordinated by Nakuru Nakuru County Intereligious Council Chair Ronald Sunguti who commended stakeholders for the efforts made towards cohesiveness.
He recalled how Nakuru used to be during the skirmishes of post elections adding that no one wants to go to such days.
“I was in Nakuru during the post election Violence of 2007/2008 and I can for sure tell you we don’t want to go that way and that is the reason why we are engaging in peace initiatives,” he stated.

The day saw the stakeholders participate in a peace Walk from Cathedral Church of Christ the King to Shabaab Social Hall Grounds in Nakuru West Sub county where the county Commissioner led the delagation in tree planting exercise.
The event was also graced by Nakuru County CECM for Gender, Youth, Sports and Culture Josephine Atieno.
International Peace Day is marked every September 21 with sensitization on the need of peaceful co-existence.
This year’s theme is ‘cultivating a culture of peace’.
During the event peace ambassadors in Nakuru County were also honored.