African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) bishops have weighed in on the ongoing debate of the phase two Mau eviction, vowing to support the government on the move.
Addressing journalists at AIPCA Nakuru Town Church on Sunday, the bishops led by Archbishop Julius Njoroge Gitau who is also the head of the church in Kenya, said as a Church they fully support the government's policies.
While acknowledging that the move is aimed at promoting environmental conservation, the clergy, however, called on the government to ensure the exercise is carried out in a more humane manner so that the families are not negatively affected.
“The government has policies in place to ensure the environment is taken good care of and as a Church, we have no objection as long as the exercise is done in a humane manner,” said Archbishop Gitau.
The clergy also lauded the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) noting that it has helped restore peace in the country.
According to the AIPCA bishops, the ongoing referendum debate will be determined by Kenyans as long as it will be of great help to the citizens.
They added that as a Church, they have no objection if Kenyans decide to amend the Constitution since it is within the law to do so.
“The BBI has restored peace in the country and as a Church, we support such since unity is one of the virtues we preach,” said Archbishop Gitau.