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Abdulswamad at Qubaa Muslim School

November 1, 2012



By Eugene Omilo

Mombasa residents have been urged to turn out in large numbers during the forthcoming voter registration exercise in order to influence the election of credible leaders in the general elections next year.

Shariff Nassir Foundation chairman Mr. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir said the county’s future lies in the hands of those to be elected and urged voters to ensure only credible aspirants are given a chance.

Mr. Nassir was speaking at Qubaa primary school in Mvita  in a speech read on his behalf by his younger brother Mr. Abdulwaheed Shariff Nassir during the school’s variety show.

“We all want a good future for our children but this can only be guaranteed if we elect good leaders who can fight for their interests,” said Mr. Nassir.

His sentiments were echoed by the school’s administrator Mr. Abubakar Maamun and headteacher  Mr. Caleb Ombati who drummed support for his candidature for the Mvita parliamentary seat saying his track record in promoting education in the county was commendable.

At the same time, Mr. Nassir called on teachers to instill a sense of brotherhood in pupils as a way of diffusing ethnic rivalry and discrimination in the country.

“Let us teach our children to be mindful of their neighbours and treat them as their brothers and sisters regardless of their tribes,” he said.

“This way, we shall never have another post election violence or clashes between tribes because our ethnic backgrounds will not matter anymore, what will mater is the fact that we come from the same country, Kenya,” he explained.

During the variety show, pupils showcased a fashion show that represented the diversity of Kenya's cultures with a common theme of promoting  unity.

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