By Betty Luke
Religious leaders in Isiolo have urged residents to embrace one another and show compassion to each other as the community grapples with the effects of heavy rains that have occasioned floods in some of the regions.
According to the clerics, a peaceful coexistence was the surest way to ensure those affected are supported even before the government chips in.
“Let us be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. By doing so we will be sure to share the little we have with those who have lost their livelihood to the heavy rains” said Interfaith Network Chairperson Ahmed Sett.
The official also called for understanding at the family level and couples not to assault each other due to challenges occasioned by the harsh economic times.
His sentiments were echoed by the Network’s Secretary Bishop Stephen Kalunyu who stressed on the urgent need to relocate residents living in flood prone areas to higher grounds to ensure their safety.
Terming it a collective responsibility, Bishop Kalunyu urged residents to heed to calls of relocation to avert further loss and damage.
“It is important that we observe safety measures including moving to safer places. We should all exercise caution as well as take care of our environment so it doesn’t punish us,”he said.
The officials spoke during a joint interfaith prayer meeting organized by Chemchemi Ya Ukweli, where Christians were hosted by Muslims to promote interfaith harmony and mark the Easter season through unity and compassion.
Chemchemi ya Ukweli official Omwomo said the annual gathering sought to strengthen unity through shared values while also seeking ways to support the underprivileged in the society.
“We came together to embrace our diversity and learn from one another to strengthen unity beyond our religious differences,” said Mr Omwomo.
He called on the residents to continue embracing one another to ensure amicable solutions to issues bedeviling them.
