A section of church leaders has been the latest to implore political leaders embroiled in political grandstanding to forget their differences and come together to address pertinent issues affecting the nation.
The clergy drawn from different religious organizations told the media in Nairobi today that it was unfortunate that some leaders still dwelt on the 2022 General Election matters, saying the period is far behind us with Ruto having been installed as president.
Members of the Opposition Azimio One Kenya led by Raila Odinga have not been at ease with the Kenya Kwanza administration terming it an illegitimate government, which has culminated in a call for a million-strong march to State House on Monday.
There has been criticism from different quarters of the political divide urging Odinga and his brigade to shun mass action and instead embrace negotiation with the government to address issues at hand including the high cost of living.
Even some members from the Opposition coalition have distanced themselves from the agenda of marching to State House and openly asked their leader Raila to tone down political heat for the sake of development.
President Ruto has also added his voice to the call for mass action saying Azimio was free to conduct mass action so long as it remains peaceful.
“We have no problem with them having mass action, but I ask Raila Odinga to meet with the Police and agree how it is going to be peaceful,” the president said recently.
The church leaders urged aggrieved members of the political divide to accept reality and instead seek to join hands with the government to address biting issues like drought.
“Every political cycle will come with tension and some people will not be satisfied with the outcome and that’s why our constitution has provided mechanisms to address any election grievances,” said the clergy in a joint statement.
Observing that the political bickering was diverting attention from important national issues, the church leaders led by Bishop Elizabeth Thuya of the House of Clergy Association, said it was time our political leaders provided real leadership in tackling issues.
“It is true that our nation is going through multiple challenges from drought, hard economic situations, insecurity, and numerous social ills and therefore it is expected of our leaders both in government and opposition to provide leadership and support that will help maneuver our nation out of these hard situations without breaking the nation due to personal political ambitions. Kenya is bigger than any single one of us,” said Thuya (pictured).
Other religious leaders present were Apostles Isaac Mwangi and Julius Mwangi and Bishop James Munga.
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