Anglican Church of Kenya Katakwa and Nambale Dioceses Bishops John Okude and Robert Magina respectively have lauded the new partnership between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Speaking during the burial of Katakwa Diocese founder member and Lay Cannon Timothy Akwara, 94, in Aboloi, Teso North Sub County, Busia on Saturday, the two said they are in full support of the reconciliation between the two leaders.
Bishop Magina said the move by the two to work together for the sake of peace in the country was laudable, adding that the new partnership will alter the country's political equation.
However, the Nambale Bishop called for the inclusion of churches in the negotiations.
"Kenya is not only for the two leaders but for all of us. Each one of us wants to say what will make Kenya a place to be proud of and a place to make our children not seek for alternative livelihood outside," he said.
He said the same reconciliation should be reciprocated at the county level.
"We had polarized elections which have ended. Let people sit down and talk for the sake of peace in our county," he said.
Bishop Okude said as a church leader, he was happy with the move by Uhuru and Raila to reconcile to rid the country of many challenges it is facing at the moment.
He told the three NASA co-principals Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetangula and Kalonzo Musyoka to swallow their pride and join Raila whether they were involved in the talks or not.
"Since Raila is their team leader they should have trust in what he did on their behalf and join them," he said.
The Burial was also attended by Busia First lady Judy Ojaamong and Patrick Omutia, director Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council based in the office of Deputy President William Ruto.
Western Kenya Elders Council chairman Philip Masinde said the new partnership between Uhuru and Raila exhibited their maturity and the interest they have for all Kenyans.
"Those who are crying foul and branding Raila as betrayer don't want peace and unity in the country," he said.