Hindu community marks Diwali with calls for peace ahead of 2027 elections

The Hindu community has marked the Diwali festival at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Nairobi, with religious leaders calling for tolerance and peaceful coexistence as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the event, Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Mark Leleruk backed the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya's call for peace, urging Kenyans to maintain unity during the electioneering period.