Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani (pictured)  has called on residents to embrace unity in diversity, integration and cohesion despite their differences.

She urged residents to shun ethnic and religious differences, noting that unity and prosperity is the bedrock of progress and development.

The county chief asked the people to live in peace because conflicts breed divisions and impede development.

“I urge the people in the region to unite and play their respective civic roles to help move the county development agenda forward. Divisions slow down progress and if residents and leaders have the growth of the area at heart, then they must be prepared to bury their differences and live in harmony,” she said.

Speaking in Kwale town after chairing a meeting attended by county executives and chief officers, Achani said she will continue to work towards the unity and peace of the county and the togetherness of all people.

Huge task

The former two-term deputy governor under Salim Mvurya said she would soon reorganise her administration, noting that she has the capacity to fix the coastal county to everyone’s satisfaction.

Achani is torn between sacking, retaining or reshuffling county executives and senior officials she served with during her predecessor’s administration, barely two weeks after assuming office.

She said the August 9 General Election was over and it was time for the people to come together regardless of their political parties, ethnicity and religions.