Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has called on the Kenyan youth to shun political intolerance as we head to the 2022 General Elections slated for August 2022.The electoral period has proved to be a heated one in Kenya over the years and Wanyama has now called on the youth to exercise peace and love during this period and avoid being used to cause havoc during this electoral period. The 2007 General Election for example was one of the darkest phases of the country as thousands of lives were lost and property were destroyed after the final outcome of the polls were contested.Leaders across several spheres have been calling for peace and tolerance heading into the polls and Wanyama has joined in urging the young people to be peaceful. In his message to mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the CF Montreal captain called on the youths to instead spread love, peace, and unity.It’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. pic.twitter.com/R9YhGFssIP— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) April 6, 2022 “Hey guys, today is International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, as Victor Wanyama Foundation, we would like to encourage the youth to spread love and peace in our communities through sports. During this electoral period, the youth should not accept to be misused by politicians, let’s spread a message of peace during this period, and let’s remain united,” he said in a video posted on his social media handles.“Sports does not discriminate through racial, tribal or place of origin. Let’s remain united and spread a message of peace”. Zachary Gathu: Three promotions and a graceful growth out of the gameCreated by the United Nations General Assembly in 23 August 2013, and supported by the International Olympic Committee, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is marked annually and focuses on the power of sport to drive social change, community development and foster peace and understanding.
