Clerics: Avoid spreading hate, build peace in polls

Faithful have ash applied on their foreheads by Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria to mark Ash Wednesday yesterday. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

As Catholics celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday, several clerics appealed to Kenyans to focus on peacebuilding before, during and after the August elections.

Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria, leading a special Mass at the Consolata Cathedral, told the faithful to steer clear of incitement and hatred perpetrated by politicians.