End Azimio protests and focus on reducing high cost of living, clerics tell Ruto, Raila
African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) bishop Naftaly Thuku.
The African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) bishops in Nakuru are urging President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to put aside their differences and focus on the plight of Kenyans and stabilising the economy.
Led by Bishop Naftaly Thuku of AIPCA Nakuru North Diocese, the clergy argue that Kenyans are facing many challenges, top on the list being the high cost of living.
The opposition, they say, has a key role to play in pointing out areas that need to be addressed, but this should not result in dividing Kenyans who are struggling to make ends meet amidst harsh economic times.
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Bishop Thuku also condemned the loss of lives during the Azimio-led protests, adding that elections as a democratic process should be a unifying factor.
"We need to see that the talks focus on how ordinary citizens will benefit from a reduction in the prices of basic commodities, which are now skyrocketing on a daily basis," Bishop Thuku said.
His views were echoed by Archdeacon Harrison Muraya of AIPCA Nakuru North Diocese.
Mr Muraya said that while the Church will continue to work closely with all leaders to find solutions, Kenyans should continue to be patriotic and work towards making Kenya a better nation.
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However, the religious leaders pointed out that it was high time the country stopped relying on foreigners to solve its problems.
This was a reference to former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, who has been spearheading talks between the Head of State and Mr Odinga.
They argue that Kenya has no shortage of leaders with wisdom and those who can help find local solutions.
"We are not saying foreign advice is bad, but we need to start looking at our own way as Kenyans to find solutions to our problems. Even in a family, if the husband has a problem with the wife, they are the ones with the solution," Bishop Thuku said.
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