By Jones Gadama
The Kanengo Police Station in Lilongwe, Malawi, has highlighted the importance of community sensitization to promote peaceful coexistence among community members, regardless of their political affiliations.
This call was made during a recent engagement between the Kanengo Police and the Kanengo Senior Politicians Against Violence (KASPAV), which brought together aspiring members of Parliament and councillors from various political parties, including the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), United Democratic Front (UDF), and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Milly Kandiyero, representing the Officer-in-Charge of Kanengo Police, stressed the need for unity and peace within communities, despite political differences. Kandiyero emphasized that peaceful coexistence is crucial for the well-being and development of the community.
Phillimon Nkasauka Phiri, Publicity Secretary for KASPAV, cautioned aspirants against perpetuating violence, saying politicians need to promote peaceful interactions and avoid inflammatory rhetoric.
The meeting aimed to sensitize politicians on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in their communities.
Phiri noted that politicians have a significant role to play in promoting peace and stability, and they should avoid actions that could lead to violence. “We need to promote peaceful interactions and avoid inflammatory rhetoric that could lead to violence,” Phiri said.
The Kanengo Police Station has been working closely with the community to promote peace and stability. In 2014, the Peace Ambassadors Malawi organization was established to promote peace and cohesion, community harmony, and mutual coexistence.
The organization has been working with the police and other stakeholders to promote peace and stability in the community.
The meeting between the Kanengo Police and KASPAV is a step in the right direction towards promoting peace and stability in the community. It is essential for politicians to work together and promote peaceful coexistence, regardless of their political differences.
By doing so, they can create a conducive environment for development and growth.
The Malawi Police Service has been working to protect public safety and rights of persons in Malawi since its founding in 1921. The service is headed by an Inspector General of Police and is mandated by the constitution to maintain law and order.
In recent years, the police have been working to address issues such as albino killers and thugs armed with panga knives. The CCAP-Blantyre Synod has expressed concern over the police’s failure to provide security to peaceful demonstrators.
However, the Kanengo police station has commended stakeholders in its operating area for their support in the fight against albino killers.
The meeting between the Kanengo Police and KASPAV highlights the importance of promoting peace and stability in the community. Politicians have a significant role to play in promoting peace and stability, and they should avoid actions that could lead to violence.
By working together, politicians can create a conducive environment for development and growth.
The Kanengo Police Station will continue to work closely with the community to promote peace and stability.
