Politicians should respect the house of God by avoiding discussing matters politics, a former mayor has said.
Speaking on Monday at a Kisii hotel, former Kisii mayor Sam Nyangeso raised an alarm over the rising number of politicians using the church floor as a ground to discuss politics and sometimes abusing other fellow politicians.
He challenged church elders to shun politician who were engaging in politics and urged members of the political class to respect the house of God without necessarily being coerced.
“I am worried with the trend of bringing politics in the church. The church is meant for worshipping and not to discuss politics. I wish to challenge church leaders to shun politicians who have turned the house of God to a political playground,” he said.
Mr Nyangeso, who is also chairperson of Kenya Libraries, said the trend was preaching hatred among Kenyans hence making it difficult for people to live in harmony.
“I was a politician for 20 good years but I never discussed politics in the church because it is a sacred place. The church should never be used as a field to preach hatred among people. If the trend continues, we are yet to see the worst,” he added.
Mr Nyangeso further urged politicians to contribute towards purchasing of books to institutions instead of using most of their money on rewarding their supporters.
“Our education system will change for good if politicians start donating some of their resources for purchasing of books in our institutions. We are having a lot of money being given to supporters for functions which are not well known,” he said.