Faith leaders continue to express mixed and diverse reactions in the ballooning agitation for reforms in governance in the country spearheaded by the Gen Zs.
A host of leaders are urging their congregants to join in the protests noting that it is time to exercise their democratic rights to urge for better reforms in governance.
Bishop David Muriithi of the House of Grace church has castigated police actions a year later since the death of young protesters outside parliament noting that it is time the church should stopped hiding in prayers
River of God pastor Rev Tony Kiama has also come out gun blazing firing shots against the national police service and accused them of being complicit to the issues plaguing the common Mwananchi.
Pastor George Macharia of the city lighters urged believers to remain in tuned with the spirit of the lord so as to understand the season and times of the world noting that Kenya is at a pivotal time to transform the entire world
Interdenominational Faith leaders on sunday convened prayers for the country
Bishop Jonathan of ACK Nairobi urged the government to listen to the frustrations of the youth and initiate meaningful dialogue.
Echoing these sentiments, elsewhere were Archbishops Anthony Muheria of Nyeri and Philip Anyolo who also urged President William Ruto to respond to the concerns raised by the youth
The bishops also called for justice for those killed or injured during last year’s demonstrations, reminding the government of its duty to protect life and uphold constitutional rights.
“With just over 60 hours to the march, our greatest call is to safeguard human life,” Archbishop Muheria said. “It does not matter what your goals are—the most urgent goal is to protect life, uplift the poor, and listen to one another.”
The archbishops also had a message for the youth—urging them to tone down hardline positions and engage constructively in building the nation, while warning political leaders against incendiary rhetoric that fuels division and violence.
“To our young people, we ask for a spirit of unity,” Muheria pleaded. “Let us walk together and find solutions as we mourn those who died.”
“Political leaders must avoid recklessness in speech,” added Anyolo. “As our national anthem reminds us, we must speak with each other to live together as one nation.”
Vigils and peaceful protests are expected across the country this Wednesday, exactly one year since the tragic loss of up to 66 lives as recorded by human right groups and the fatal shooting of protesters outside parliament building .