As the political temperature in Kenya begins to rise, Siaya politician Dan Omoro has issued a sharp rebuke against political violence, urging citizens to firmly reject leaders who rely on intimidation to win votes.
Speaking at a family burial in Rasugu Village, Siaya West Sub-County, Omoro insisted that political competition must be anchored on manifestos and policy ideas, rather than hostility and force.
Omoro, who has declared his intention to contest the Alego-Usonga parliamentary seat in the upcoming general election, argued that it is hypocritical for leaders to champion democracy while actively silencing their opponents.
“The politics we would like to see here in Alego/Usonga, and the whole country really, should be politics based on issues, not politics based on coercion and violence,” Omoro stated.
A central theme of his address was the role of young people in political campaigns. Omoro warned the youth against being manipulated into acting as political thugs for hire, pointing out the stark reality that political rivals often enjoy cordial personal relationships away from the public eye.
“As leaders, the youth have never seen us fight. I will meet my competitor anywhere, and we will not fight among ourselves,” he noted, urging supporters not to engage in destructive confrontations on behalf of politicians.
Pledging to run a peaceful campaign focused on the socio-economic priorities of Alego-Usonga, Omoro called on residents to accommodate divergent political views and give every aspirant the platform to present their vision for the constituency without fear.
