Clerical calls to action should not be incitement to anarchy

Kenyan churches were once venerated institutions presumed to embody the country’s moral and ethical compass.  Figures such as Bishop Nding’i Mwana a’Nzeki, did not hesitate to speak truth to power. Others like Bishops David Gitari, Alexander Muge and Henry Okullu routinely unsettled the State House with their sermons. Timothy Njoya, ever the clerical gadfly, made a habit of pricking the consciences and egos of the ruling elite, sparring openly with wayward officialdom.That era, it seems, has long passed.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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That era, it seems, has long passed.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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