Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia have vehemently condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza, urging immediate global action and criticizing the United Nations and the U.S. for perceived inaction.

• Governor Nyong’o condemned the situation in Gaza as unacceptable, emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved without addressing these conflicts.
• Rev. Dr. Kobia called Israel’s actions in Gaza "genocidal" and urged the international community to unite in solidarity, noting that the UN Security Council (except for the United States) agrees the war must stop.
• These statements were made during a tree-planting exercise in Kisumu, ahead of International Peace Day.