#National Cohesion and Integration Commis

Leaders in Mombasa have raised concern that young people are being used to spread inflammatory political messages on social media ahead of the 2027 General Election, The Eastleigh Voice reported. They warned that the youth could bear the cost of political hostility long after their sponsors have moved on. Mining and Blue Economy CS Hassan Ali Joho warned politicians not to turn political competition into hostility. He urged them to sell their policies and development agendas instead of attacking opponents. Joho said Kenyans should be able to back different parties without becoming enemies. He added that political differences should not damage relations between communities. Joho also cautioned against using numerical strength to intimidate minority communities. He called for equality and equity. Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir told young people not to accept money from politicians to attack rivals or share divisive messages. He said such actions could damage their future prospects. Politicians often reconcile after political contests, he said. That leaves the young people they mobilised to deal…