Bishop James Maria Wainaina of the Muranga Catholic Diocese, claimed that the leader of the Roots Party, professor George Wajackoyah, is unqualified to serve in the office of the President.
Speaking during Family Day celebrations at Kangari Parish, Bishop Wainaina observed that leaders who are trying to legalize drugs among other social vices should be condemned and ignored for the sake of our future generation, and added that doing so will encourage drug abuse and trafficking.
He referred to these actions as wrong, unethical, and deserving of condemnation.
The bishop noted that two issues—his proposal to legalize marijuana and prostitution—were of great concern. He also questioned why the relevant authorities had remained silent about bhang, which is listed as an illegal drug in the Narcotic Drugs Act.
The cleric noted that the presidency needs a person of high integrity, who will protect members of the society from drugs abuse among other forms of addiction.
In an apparent dig at the presidential candidate, Wainaina stated that it is inconceivable for a political party to put forward a candidate for the highest office in the land who would advocate for the legalization of marijuana and prostitution.
Bishop Wainaina specifically singled out the proposal to legalize marijuana and prostitution in the country, saying bhang is listed as illegal in the Narcotic, Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control (Amendment) Bill 2020.
He, therefore, wondered why the relevant authorities were silent on the matter, instead of taking legal action against the concerned presidential aspirant.
Rehabilitation for the addicted is a very expensive affair, while prostitution in whatever form leads to moral decadence, which is unacceptable in any sane society, added Wainaina.
Noting that the country has in the past built a religious foundation based on the fear of God, the cleric called on Kenyans to look beyond populism, especially during the current electioneering season and soberly reflect on the consequences of such possible policies.
“This nation must be protected. Such proposals would destroy what we have painstakingly nurtured over the decades and therefore must be challenged and rejected by all of us,” he averred.
Bishop Wainaina said the proposals portray a high level of depravity in our society that is now rearing its ugly head.
“To propose cultivation of marijuana for export as a solution to the economic problems facing our country is a misplaced idea,” he stated.
The bishop further said legalizing bhang would be an expressway for the influx of other hard drugs that are already a menace in many countries, calling on the authorities to take action against such misleading utterances.
Wainaina called upon Kenyans not to fall on traps of smooth-talking leaders who have no clear manifestos and who may in the long run, indulge the country into more complex problems.