Men of cloth told to remain neutral ahead of elections
Church leaders from Mombasa County have called on their colleagues countrywide not to take any political stand as the election date approaches.
Led by National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Coast Region Chairman, Bishop Peter Mwero (pictured), the religious leaders urged their colleagues to stand in the middle of all political parties and advise people accordingly, in order to bring peace when needed.
“In 2008 when there were political clashes, church leaders were used to restore sanity in the country through religious teachings. We should also note that our followers are of different political affiliations, which will not be appropriate as the people they look upon, when we take a stand,” he said.
The cleric noted that the Church is a key player in initiating peace, that is why NCCK brought together religious leaders and boda boda representatives, for a sensitisation forum with electoral commission officials, as the country readies for the August 9 elections.
Clergyman also said IEBC is prepared for the election and has shown its potential to deliver credible results. He urged Kenyans to have faith in IEBC and give it a chance to deliver.
Reverend Evelyne Majewa, Women Rep, NCCK Mombasa, urged women to counsel their children and not to let them be used perpetuate violence.
- KNA
