{
  "id": 7316052,
  "title": "NCIC rallies stakeholders to safeguard peace ahead of 2027 polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ncic-rallies-stakeholders-to-safeguard-peace-ahead-of-2027-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:33:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ncic-rallies-stakeholders-to-safeguard-peace-ahead-of-2027-polls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has convened a two-day event for Kenyan stakeholders to discuss and strengthen measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere during the upcoming 2027 General Election. NCIC's Chairperson, Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae, emphasized that the opportunity presented by the election underscores the nation's commitment to upholding democracy and peace. “The 2027 General Election gives us an opportunity to demonstrate that peace is a critical enabler of democracy. We must choose prevention over reaction and national unity over political expediency. Let us sustain peace before, during and long after the elections,” said Dr. Omae.\n\nOmae urged politicians and their supporters to refrain from divisive rhetoric and instead focus on policies and ideas when campaigning. He encouraged political competition to be based on vision rather than divisiveness. Similarly, Police Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli emphasized that security is a shared responsibility, stating that \"Security starts with you. A peaceful election cannot be secured by security agencies alone; it requires citizens to work with security actors and take responsibility for the information they consume and share.\"\n\nThe Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox, appealed to Kenyans to uphold the rule of law, asserting that political competition should not compromise the country’s unity. \"Together, we can change course from a dangerous and destructive path and choose instead the path of the rule of law, cooperation, responsibility and peace. Elections will come and go, but Kenya will remain,\" said Cox.\n\nChairman of the National Parties Liaison Committee, Evans Misati, called for preventive measures to curb tensions before they escalate into conflict, arguing that \"Sanctions only respond after damage has been done. What we need are preventive standards that build peace in our minds long before conflict arises.\" World Vision East Africa Regional Leader Lilian Dodzo cautioned against exploiting young people in the political arena, asserting that \"A country can repeat an election, but a child cannot repeat their childhood. Young people must never be reduced to instruments of political competition. Their future is bigger than any election.\"\n\nThe Amani Conference, focused on the theme \"One People, One Nation, One Destiny,\" serves to reinforce the NCIC's commitment to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2027 polls.",
  "summary": "The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is calling for early measures to prevent election-related conflict as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae says the 2027 polls present an opportunity for the country to demonstrate that peace is critical to a functioning democracy. “The 2027 General Election gives […] The post NCIC rallies…",
  "key_points": [
    "NCIC convenes two-day stakeholder event ahead of 2027 Kenyan elections",
    "NCIC Chair stresses peace as democracy enabler, urges prevention over reaction",
    "Police and Registrar appeal for citizens' role in ensuring election security"
  ],
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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."
}