Politicians have been urged to focus on selling their manifestos to the electorate rather than engaging in mudslinging and personal attacks on opponents.
Some leaders from Machakos County said the 2027 campaigns should be issue-based and centred on development, the economy and service delivery, not insults and propaganda.
They said voters are more interested in how leaders will tackle unemployment, the cost of living, healthcare, education and agriculture.
"I will quit politics when God tells me to do so," Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu declared.
Kavindu decried what she termed 'intensified political attacks' by individuals she did not name.
"Kuna watu wanarusha mishale. Muwaambie watulie kwa sababu sisi tutarusha kombora," she said.
Former Mlolongo MCA Daniel Mbevi said politicians should peacefully sell their manifestos and agendas to wananchi, noting that mudslinging would not lower the price of unga or create jobs for the youth.
They spoke to journalists shortly after a fundraiser to buy a bus for AIC Makutano in Machakos County on Sunday.
The leaders warned that hate speech and personal attacks risked inciting violence and dividing communities along tribal and political lines.
Mbevi, who has declared interest in the Mavoko parliamentary seat, urged politicians to be friends rather than enemies.
He likened political contests to games such as football, volleyball, rugby and chess, stating that every game must have opponents, winners and losers.
"I urge Kenyans to engage in peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aspirants across the country should love one another since politics is a game, and in any game, you must have an opponent. Without opponents, there would be no game," Mbevi said.
"So, let's respect one another. Don't insult other aspirants or sitting leaders because if you insult him, it doesn't help you in any way since he doesn't have your vote. He has one vote, and he will cast that single vote for himself. Your vote is one, and you will vote for yourself too. So, let's peacefully seek votes from the public. Don't insult or physically attack one another. It is the electorate who have votes."
They also urged the youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to cause chaos.
Mbevi urged Kenyans, especially Gen Zs who have not registered as voters, to do so, arguing that their numbers could bring change in leadership and improve the economy if they participated in the forthcoming elections.
"I urge Kenyans, including the church, not to sit on the fence. Each person should get involved in politics. They should not leave politics to politicians. Don't say that politics is dirty. Let's all participate in politics," he said.
On Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential bid, Mbevi said it was the former Vice President's best moment to vie for the top seat, adding that the country needed leadership akin to that of the late Mwai Kibaki.
"A leader who is God-fearing, faithful, reliable and cares for Kenyans' plight. Kalonzo gained lots of experience when he served as the country's Vice President under the late Mwai Kibaki. Our country needs change," he said.
Mbevi said the Wiper leader had also gained wisdom and experience while working with the late Raila Odinga, who served as Kenya's Prime Minister.
On his Mavoko bid, the former county legislator urged the electorate to elect him, citing his experience and performance while serving as Mlolongo MCA.
"Please vote for me as Mavoko MP in 2027. I worked well, and my job can speak for itself. Leadership isn't about tomorrow but yesterday. Yesterday is what shows any leader's performance in leadership. If I was able to deliver while an MCA, what if I become an MP?" he posed.
