NCIC should be more vigilant for we need to safeguard peace and stability in our country.

By the look of things, it is that time again when, unfortunately, politicians make reckless remarks without caring much about the impact such comments have on the national stability. To most of these politicians their main aim is to get the target votes and consequently ruin their opponents’ chances. For the last two weeks the media has consistently carried stories depicting the ugly side of a tug of war between the presidential aspirants with involved parties uttering remarks that raise the political temperatures capable of breeding division and intolerance in the country.

Editors have entertained subjective stories, political statements and opinion pieces on their papers and bulletins that promote negativity in the political arena. It is with great concern that I condemn such negligence of duty emanating from the media. The media has an obligation to inform, educate and inform the public unfortunately, this duty is being neglected as day in day out columnists to write accusations and counter accusations by politicians.

And after following political accusations and counter-accusations by power-hungry politicians over the media, I got stuck at the question: Where is Mzalendo Kibunja?

It puzzles me how long it takes National Cohesion and Intergration Commission (NCIC) to prosecute people who go round the country preaching hates speech and flanks the accusations with columns on the newspapers. Nobody is above the law despite his position in the society and it’s upon Kibunja to bold and prosecute those promoting hate speeches. In addition, Media editors should not abuse freedom of expression which is vital and should be protected and nurtured. It is therefore affirmative for Kibunja team to show more actions and not words.

National peace and unity is more valuable than any of our dreams and aspirations. Unfortunately some political individuals are getting the limelight to continue with their ill-driven speech right under the nose of the NCIC.

So sad it is to a deeply concerned Kenyan to hear NCIC defend their effort saying they are carrying out investigations on the suspects. I ask, “How long do these investigations take to get sufficient information.” It is imperative to note that Kenya belongs to all of us therefore it is the obligation of each and every one of us to be vigilant in embracing peace, unity and non-violence.

Kenyans are getting worried to see leaders or politicians put their interests ahead of national interests by making statements that could threaten the stability of our country.