Kenya’s cooperative leaders have urged citizens to embrace peaceful coexistence and good governance, as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Speaking ahead of the national Ushirika Day celebrations set for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Daniel Marube Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), said this year’s global theme, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” highlights the critical role cooperatives play in fostering peace, economic resilience, and sustainable development.
He noted that the annual event provides an opportunity to recognize the contribution of millions of cooperative members, including farmers, traders, teachers, transport operators, and savings groups who continue to strengthen Kenya’s economy through collective action.
“Peace is not merely an aspiration for cooperatives; it is a prerequisite for economic growth and prosperity,” Marube said.
“Businesses thrive in stable environments where investment, production, and trade can flourish. Conflict, on the other hand, destroys livelihoods, disrupts supply chains, and undermines development.”
CAK Chief Executive Officer-Daniel Marube
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He emphasized that the cooperative movement, founded on principles of self‑help, democracy, equality, solidarity, and concern for community, naturally promotes peaceful coexistence by uniting people from diverse social, political, and religious backgrounds around shared economic interests.
With the country heading toward the 2027 General Election, Marube urged cooperative members to act as ambassadors of peace and reject political divisions that could derail economic progress. “We are calling upon all cooperators to uphold peace, promote unity, and avoid discrimination based on political affiliation. Cooperatives succeed because they unite people around common socio‑economic goals,” he said.
Marube also stressed the importance of sustainable development, warning that climate change, prolonged drought, and environmental degradation continue to threaten agricultural production and cooperative enterprises. “We must safeguard our environment for future generations because it remains the source of life, production, and prosperity,” he added.
He welcomed ongoing legislative reforms, including the proposed Cooperatives Bill and Sacco Societies Bill, saying they would strengthen governance, transparency, and sustainability within the movement.
The Ushirika Day celebrations will begin with a procession from the KPCU grounds to Uhuru Park, followed by the official ceremony.
By Masaki Enock
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