DNK International By Shitsili Kulabi
Two Catholic Bishops have called for an end to forced abductions of Kenyans.
Bishop Martin Kivuva of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa and Joseph Obanyi of Kakamega Diocese also urged politicians to stop using goons to unleash terror on their opponents.
They said the current rising tensions across the country could trigger chaotic elections come next year.
The prelates said the country was fast descending into anarchy and that the government must act decisively to restore order.
“What we are witnessing now is akin to what happened prior to the 2007 elections that culminated in post-election violence. Why is every politician making his or her supporters believe he or she must win the 2027 elections? That is tragic,” said Bishop Kivuva.
They said the ongoing political utterances by politicians were a precursor to violence if not well contained.
“As church leaders we are neutral and our main responsibility is to foster national cohesion and peaceful co-existence. But what we are witnessing now is a dangerous path as we head to another cycle of general elections. This must stop,” Bishop Obanyi said.
The duo condemned attacks on innocent Kenyans including those found in churches.
They said churches were sacred places that must be respected.
“We do not mind people seeking power at whatever levels but this must be done with decorum and within the rule of Law,” said Obanyi.
The two were speaking at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Shiseso Catholic Church in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County during the Bishop’s Luncheon and Family Day.
They said they would not sit back and witness as the country was headed to the dogs by politicians.
They urged the youth not to accept to be used by those seeking elective political positions to engage in criminal activities.
Obanyi and Kivuva said the rising political tensions must be nibbed in the bud before they get worse.
“We have no other country other than Kenya and those being used to set our only home ablaze should ask themselves where they intend to relocate to if it burns down,” said Kivuva.
The prelates presided over a fundraiser that helped raise Ksh. 4 Million in aid of development programmes within the Kakamega Diocese.
[DNK-International@July 4,2026]
