Let political parties not divide us, Western Kenya leaders declare

Senator Moses Wetangula (left) and Dr. Boni Khalwale(right) arrive at the burial service of late Former Police CID officer Richard Katola at Musabale Primary grounds, Navakholo Constituency in Kakamega County on July 4th, 2015. Wetangula maintained he will contest for presidency 2017 and asked wananchi to support his dream in the next general elections. [PHOTO/CHRISPEN SECHERE/STANDARD].

Western leaders renewed unity calls at the weekend, with a declaration that they would henceforth not allow party politics to divide them.

The leaders reached out to one another as they called for peer respect and inclusivity in matters of development even if they subscribe to rival political parties.