{
  "id": 13895017,
  "title": "Kindiki urges politicians to avoid violence and sell policies ahead of 2027 elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kindiki-urges-politicians-to-avoid-violence-and-sell-policies-ahead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:44:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/kindiki-urges-politicians-to-avoid-violence-and-sell-policies-ahead-of-2027-elections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki cautioned Kenyan politicians to refrain from inciting violence among the public and instead concentrate on presenting their development records and future plans during the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a works inspection in Nyeri County on October 12, 2026, Kindiki urged leaders to maintain peaceful competition in politics, warning against turning the campaign into confrontations that might endanger public safety. The Deputy President emphasized the need for voters to assess the policies, accomplishments, and promises of candidates rather than fostering animosity among citizens seeking electoral support. Kindiki implored Kenyans to remain peaceful and cautioned leaders to explain their achievements and future intentions, urging political competition to be centered on development. He stressed that political competition should revolve around delivering tangible benefits to the citizens rather than resorting to confrontations. Kindiki's warning came as political leaders started positioning themselves for the upcoming 2027 elections, with competition anticipated to intensify over development records, leadership, and the country's trajectory. The call for peaceful campaigns places the responsibility on political leaders to communicate their agendas without inciting violence or endangering their supporters. For voters, the message underscores the significance of evaluating candidates based on their performance in office, proposed policies, and capacity to address local concerns, such as infrastructure, employment, and access to essential services.",
  "summary": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged politicians to avoid inciting Kenyans and instead campaign on their development records and plans ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the inspection of works on the Gathunguri-Kabebero Road and the launch of the Kihuro-Kirio-Kianjogu Last Mile Electrification Project in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County, on Monday, October 12, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}