Church leaders have taken a firm stand, declaring that they will continue to call out misconduct among those in power and hold leaders accountable. They insist that politicians must abandon insults and focus on delivering on their promises to Kenyans.
Leading the charge, Anthony Muheria challenged political leaders to “mature up” and put an end to public verbal attacks. He warned that ongoing exchanges between the government and the opposition are distracting from the real issues affecting citizens.
Muheria emphasized that the growing culture of insults undermines meaningful public discourse and urged leaders to show restraint while prioritizing service delivery.
He also criticized politicians who have turned against the clergy, accusing them of unfairly attacking religious leaders for speaking out against political intolerance.
“In our message today, we urge Kenyans to stand firm and tell off leaders who are trading insults instead of serving the people,” he said, stressing the need for accountability among those in power.
His remarks come in response to recent comments by William Ruto, who warned clergy against politicizing the pulpit. Speaking in Yala, the President urged religious leaders to prevent politicians from turning churches into political battlegrounds.
“I respect our religious leaders, but they should not allow churches to be used for insults, incitement, tribalism, and hate among Kenyans,” Ruto said.
The President’s allies have also weighed in on the matter. Kimani Ichung'wah expressed concern over what he termed as the use of church platforms for political attacks.
On his part, Junet Mohamed called for political confrontations to be kept out of places of worship, urging leaders to engage in debates in appropriate public forums instead.
Meanwhile, Philip Anyolo echoed similar sentiments, calling on politicians to lower the political temperature and focus on fulfilling their 2022 campaign promises.
He reminded leaders that Kenyans elected them to serve and expect positive, solution-driven leadership.
“When there are too many quarrels, people become frustrated. As we approach the next elections, leaders must embrace unity, reconciliation, and respectful engagement,” Anyolo said.
He further urged politicians to be mindful of their language, actions, and decisions, emphasizing that leadership should be guided by the greater good of the people.
Despite mounting criticism, church leaders have maintained that they will not be silenced. They insist their role in promoting unity, accountability, and ethical leadership remains essential as Kenya navigates a tense political climate.
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