Raila Odinga Preaches Peace On His First Public Appearance Since Elections

Raila Odinga, a presidential candidate for Azimio La Umoja, lectured about peace on Sunday at the ACK St. Francis Church in Karen.

In his first speech since Kenyans cast their ballots, Raila expressed gratitude to the nation for its peaceful campaigns and elections.

“We thank God for having taken us through a vigorous campaign moment,” Raila said “The election process was peaceful, we hope that peace will prevail even after the election,”

“We are all part of one nation and we want Kenya to be even stronger going forward,”

Raila quoted a message on peace from St. Francis of Assisi, a renowned Italian Catholic Friar, in his message to the congregation and the nation.

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred , let me sow love where thetre is injury, pardon, where there is doubt, faith….that is what St.Francis of Assisi said at that time,” Raila explained.

According to Raila, the same words apply to the current Kenyan situation, with the country slowly easing back from the recently concluded General Election.

“This is what me as a person want to see happen, that I become an instrument to bring peace, to heal to unite and keep the hope alive,” he added.
The presidential candidate was upbeat as the deadline for the results’ release came nearer.

According to Raila, a win for Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya is like the Israelites’ biblical trip from Egypt to Canaan.

“We in the Azimio La Umoja said we want to take our people across River Jordan, to Canaan, we hope we will be able to enjy life in Canaan,” Raila said “Peace & prosperity can only be found in Canaan
Along with his deputy Martha Karua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Baringo senator Gideon Moi, Kitui senator Enock Wambua, COTU president Francis Atwoli, and other individuals, Raila attended church.

Millions of Kenyans are eagerly awaiting the official results from the country’s electoral commission since the country’s presidential election results have not yet been made public.