A section of clerics in Kiambu have called on President William Ruto to make peace with Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga to foster peace and economic stability in the country.
Led by Bishop David Munyiri of Thagana of Glory Outreach Assembly church, they said the church is concerned with the recent exchanges by the leaders in public meetings saying their outbursts might plunge the country into chaos and dent the peace that Kenyans have been enjoying.
Thagana said urged the President to embrace dialogue with the Azimio leaders and address the issues they’ve been raising in their recent public meetings.
“We’ve just come from an electioneering period and Kenyans are now focused on bettering their lives. However differences by our leaders are threatening the country’s peace and might cause a ripple effect on our economy if not addressed promptly,” Thagana said.
He said the church is ready to intervene and arbitrate the political archrivals to quell their duel for the sake of the country’s peace and economic progress.
“Our leaders should speak in one voice to unite the country. This is not the time to sound political drums but a time to address major issues bedevilling Kenyans,” he said.
They spoke at GOA Murera Church in Juja during a Consistent Bible Reading graduation ceremony.
The Bishop also appealed to Odinga to end his countrywide meetings to give the current administration a serene environment to address the challenges facing Kenyans.
“The cost of living is very high, most Kenyans cannot afford to buy many commodities. There are our brothers and sisters who are at the jaws of hunger due to prolonged drought," he said.
"These are the issues we want the Government to prioritize and find a solution that will be of help to our people without distractions by other leaders.”
His sentiments were echoed by Pastor Phyllis Wangechi who said that the high cost of living has seen many Kenyans sink into depression and led to an increase in family disputes.
“This is why families are breaking because one feels they can no longer sustain their families. Wrangles within the families have also increased and couples have been killing each other. The situation is dire and we ask our leaders not to worsen it,” Wangechi said.
