As Muslim faithful gathered nationwide to mark Idd-ul-Fitr, leaders across the political and religious spectrum urged restraint and a return to issue-based politics.

• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale criticized the rise of personal attacks in political discourse, advocating for a focus on substantive national issues.
• The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya, represented by Sheikh Abubakar Bini, called on politicians to use their platforms to foster cohesion ahead of the 2027 general election.
• Leaders, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho in Mombasa, blended messages of unity with political strategies for the upcoming election.