Church leaders have called on President William Ruto to pick people with a clean track record to serve in his administration.
Apostle David Juma of Alliance of Apostolic Churches and Ministries said that it would be prudent for Ruto to pick leaders of integrity so that they help in advancing his agenda and contribute to the smooth running of the government.
He was speaking at a Bungoma church after a three-day Western region Apostolic Summit programme.
Juma commended President Ruto for working closely with the church and for being on the forefront to preach peace.
“I thank both our immediate former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the current head of state Ruto for the smooth transition,” the cleric said.
Apostle Juma said the President would only succeed if he appoints people who have good character and can serve in the government competently.
He hailed the partnership among spiritual fathers and church leaders in the Western region during the summit.
Apostle Juma urged the government to help revive collapsed industries in the region to help create employment opportunities for the youth.
“The church plays a very key role in the community. I, therefore, ask church leaders who are not even part of this team but in their own capacity as men of God to help in directing and guiding the community,” he said.
He assured President Ruto of the support of the clergy.
Among the high profile church leaders that were part of the summit include Bishops Emmanuel Mayeku, Fred Ogara, Cleophas Matete, Patrick Okumu, Jackson Ongeri and Pastor Ken Ogalle and Apostle John Wesley Musyoka.
(edited by Amol Awuor)
