Kuria to politicians: Keep families out of politics

Former senior economic adviser in the Office of the President, Moses Kuria, has urged politicians not to involve families in politics.

This follows a recent trend where leaders have been uttering unprintable words about their colleagues' families.

Kuria said the country is approaching the 2027 general elections and politics will intensify, calling on politicians to protect their families.

"Since the next phase of this war will be vicious and bloody, let us have our version of the Geneva Convention. Keep families out of politics," the former presidential senior economic adviser said.

The Geneva Conventions, specifically the Fourth Geneva Convention, and its Additional Protocols, address the protection of families and individuals during armed conflict, including provisions related to family life, children, and the treatment of civilians.

While not directly focused on "politics," the conventions address the political and legal ramifications of war on families and individuals. 

This includes the orphaned or separated children and their access to essential needs like food, clothing, and medical care. 

The Conventions outline the treatment of civilians, including provisions for their safety and well-being, especially those in occupied territories.

 The conventions address the need for communication between those separated by conflict and facilitate family reunification, including the possibility of children being cared for in neutral countries. 

The conventions aim to preserve the integrity and unity of the family, recognising the importance of family bonds during times of conflict. 

The Conventions prohibit the use of deceptive tactics, such as feigning protected status through misuse of emblems, to harm civilians and undermine the protection offered by the Conventions. 

The Geneva Conventions provide a framework for humanitarian action during armed conflict, prioritising the protection of civilians, including the integrity of families and the well-being of children, while also addressing the political and legal consequences of war on individuals.