The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has acknowledged the gesture of President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga following their meeting on Friday last week.
"This public gesture of reconciliation and their desire to move the Country forward following the year-long electioneering campaigns last year is obviously a relief to many Kenyans," KCCB said.
The Bishops said the gesture was an opening to a greater commitment towards seeking real solutions to a more just, democratic and prosperous Country where every Citizen has an opportunity to develop.
"This gesture also enhances our conviction that dialogue is possible."
In a statement signed by KCCB chairman Rev Philip Anyolo, the Catholic Bishops said they were committed to pursuing the path of national dialogue through an inclusive participatory process from the grassroots to the national level.
"We wish to remind Kenyans that as Bishops we have in the past called on all leaders and stakeholders to employ constructive dialogue as the only way of resolving conflict. Kenya has gone through very trying moments."
The Catholic leaders further urged all leaders across the political divide to support the Raila-Uhuru unity for the meeting not to remain a public relation exercise or a show of two individuals.
"As this goes on, it is very important to recognize the role of the opposition in any democratic society, to check on the government for better service delivery. We still emphasize that at all times and in all situations there must always remain the respect for the rule of law and institutions," said the Bishops on Wednesday.