Mungatana calls for religious tolerance in Kenya
By Nancy Marende, August 23, 2025Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has called on Kenyans to embrace tolerance, love, and respect for one another regardless of religious differences.
Speaking after joining pastors from Madogo and Mororo in a prayer session on August 23, 2025, Mungatana emphasised the importance of peace, unity, and coexistence among communities in Tana River County and the country at large.
“Tuwe na kuvumialiana na kupendana kwa mambo ya dini Tana River na Kenya nzima kwa ujuma,” he stated.
Further, he urged residents to pray for wisdom in choosing leaders who are capable of carrying out their responsibilities faithfully.
“Pia waliombea siasa ijayo ipite vyema lakini pia Mungu atusaidie kuchagua viongozi watakaowezana na majukumu ya ofisi zao. Mungu aibariki Tanariver County,” he added.
Race towards 2027
This comes a day after former Chief Justice David Maraga called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to immediately resume continuous voter registration, warning that delays are disenfranchising millions of young Kenyans eligible to vote.
In a statement on Friday, August 2025, Maraga cited Article 88(4)(a) of the Constitution, which obliges the IEBC to conduct continuous voter registration. He criticised the commission for suspending the process since 2022, saying it has given “frivolous excuses” while violating the law and denying youth the chance to participate in elections.
He also accused the IEBC of acting selectively, noting that while it has refused to register voters for years, it “over-enthusiastically cleared the nomination of Kithure Kindiki when he was selected as DP.”
Maraga further pointed out that the commission has hindered legal attempts by Kenyans to recall their Members of Parliament.
He called for urgent action, demanding that the IEBC commence the continuous voter registration process and conduct a nationwide voter registration campaign.
“The Registrar of Persons must facilitate the issuance of national identification cards to all the youth who have attained the age of 18,” Maraga said.
He also appealed directly to young Kenyans to ensure that they have their national ID and register to vote. “Your power is in your ID and your vote,” he said.