Former President Uhuru Kenyatta cautioned citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against letting foreigners divide them, stating that they will pay the ultimate price.
Speaking during an interview with national broadcaster Radio Okapi on Monday, November 14, Uhuru petitioned the residents to remain united lest risk losing their wealth to the war propagators.
He asked them to find amicable ways to resolve their problems and learn how to co-exist even with their diversities.
"Regardless of what tribe you belong to and wherever you come from, this is your country. Others will come from outside to divide you, but they do not do it out of love but because of their personal benefits," Uhuru stated.
The peace envoy noted that he is committed to delivering on the mandate which the presidents of the East African Community (EAC) entrusted him through dialogue.
"I am now a retired president, I will not use the gun but I will come and talk to leaders from different ethnicity and religios backgrounds and unite them so that we can find a solution to the problems," he stated.
Consequently, Uhuru extended an indentation to the leadership of the M23 rebel group to attend the Nairobi Process in Kenya to have discussions on how they can restore peace in the region.
"If your true mission is to find a solution to problems you and those you claim to represent, put the gun down, come to the table so that we can get a solution that will benefit the people of DR Congo," he stated.
In addition, the former head of state called on DRC President FélixTshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to bring an end to the clashes along the shared border between the two countries.
Uhuru maintained that peaceful coexistence within and outside the borders of EAC member stated will create jobs, promote business and foster development in the region.
The retired president has established himself as a peace negotiator and was part of the team that brokered peace between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray forces.
In a joint team including former Nigerian head of government, Olusegun Obasanjo, they ended a war spanning two years in less than two weeks.
