Hekima University College calls for investment in peace ahead of Kenya’s general election

Hekima University College is urging Kenyan citizens to invest in peace well before the 2027 general elections. During a public lecture on September 9, 2026, at the Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations in Nairobi, Principal Fr. Marcel Uwineza said peace should be a deliberate, long-term commitment rather than an emergency response to rising political tensions.

Fr. Uwineza warned that waiting until election season to address stability often results in a higher cost to the nation. He noted that damage frequently begins when neighbors become suspicious, social media becomes a battleground, and public rhetoric turns toxic. He also cautioned that words can prepare the ground for violence long before physical harm occurs, though they can also be used to heal divisions.

The lecture, titled "Investing in Peace Ahead of, During and After Kenya's 2027 General Elections," was organized alongside the Hekima University College Alumni Association.