00:05Separi became a borough on June 28th, 2023, making this year the third anniversary the borough is proudly celebrating.
00:20To commence the month of activities, the corporation held an interfaith service at the La Divina Pastorum, R.C. Church,
00:27to allow for prayer and reflection.
00:38And from the borough's perspective, a showing of peace, togetherness and mutual respect, Mayor of Separi Adunat Meru says it
00:46is not something that should be taken for granted.
01:04Mayor Meru points to it being one of the beautiful aspects of the country, but he notes that there are
01:10serious ills as well, referencing the May 31st bloodshed which claims six lives in 12 hours.
01:17According to the mayor, the situation is out of control.
01:33He says it comes down to a matter of choice between violence and righteousness.
01:39Speaking to the primary school children at the service, the mayor urged them to consider the sacrifices that their parents
01:44are making for them to attain an education.
01:47He also cautioned that secondary school will be a test of its own, with a mixture of cultures, information and
01:54more.
01:57The mayor has asked Burgesses to have patience with projects, saying that while money is a problem, things will get
02:04better.
02:04As the month progresses, the corporation plans to hold cultural showcases, community activities, local performances and civic engagements as part
02:13of the celebrations.
02:14Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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