BY NT CORRESPONDENT
The newly formed multi-ethnic elders want birth locations removed from national identity cards.
According to a group dabbed Elders Association of Kenya (EAK) having birth location on the ID is promoting tribalism.
Speaking to the press when they launched the outfit, the elders said for the country end tribalism, the ID should be changed.
Martin Kinyanjui, the founder of the organization said the elders have come together so that they can promote national cohesion and integrations.
They hold that they would like the Kenyan identification cards to be changed and place of birth and location to be removed as they bring about tribalism.
The association is not only for the people who are above the age of 54 but also those who are below that age.
Through its internship programs, the elders outfit said will work towards rehabilitation of Kenyan youths who have fallen victims of to drug abuse.
“We shall work with the government to fulfil the Big four agenda because as they say, they are rooting for peace and development within the country,” Mr Kinyanjui said.
Mohammed Galgalo who is the former MP for Moyale and who is now the Secretary General of the Union said that they want to reach all corners of the country so that they will promote national Unity and fight Tribalism.
He said that Tribalism if the major barrier to economy growth of Kenyan Economy and other developments.
Galgalo also added that the association will not be interfered with by politicians because their objective is to empower Kenyans.
“We shall travel all over the country preaching peace and we shall also discourage the youths from engaging into drugs and illicit blue,” said Galgalo.
Mohammed Malicha Galgalo said they shall train and empower women and youth on job creations.
He added that it will work together with the Government towards fighting corruption.
“The association through its internship programs, shall work towards rehabilitation of Kenyan youths who have fallen victims of to drug abuse,” he said.
The members said that the association is a Non-profit making organization and is multi-ethnic and regional.
“It will have power to own and transfer assets and will promote sport and activities of the youth,” said Galgalo.
They will be conducting recruitment after every 2 years and will set up county branches before holding their first annual general meetings and elections.
