Religious leaders under the banner of United Kamba Clergy in conjunction with Kamba Clans Governing Council now want Kenyan’s to recognize President Uhuru Kenyatta and His Deputy William Ruto as the legitimately elected leaders and embark on a process of National healing and reconciliation.
Addressing Journalists in Machakos town on Friday, the clergy called upon Kenyans to take a rest from the endless cycle of politicking and forge ahead with matters of development.
“It is the high time Kenyans moved forward and concentrate on matters of development because endless politicking is a recipe for poverty and economic stagnation,” said the clergy forum patron Arch Arch Dr. Arthur Kitonga, who is Archbishop Redeemed Gospel Church.
He called on Kenyans to embrace unity instead of carrying a burden of perennial division, instead advising political leaders to embrace dialogue. “Even those in opposition have got acute divisions but what we are advising them is to embrace peace and unity and honor those God has anointed in the previous election,” he said.
Similar sediments were echoed by the caucus Secretary-General Bishop Joel Nzomo saying that the Church was not happy with rampant chaotic behaviors among politicians that risk peace of the nation.
“It is blasphemous for some leaders to be referred to such names as Baba, Mwana na Roho Mtakatifu…. In public TV and social media noting the failure of the Clergy to rebuke such blasphemy, we appeal to Kenyans to respect the Holy Bible” said Nzomo.
Indirectly attacking the opposition National Super Alliance ( NASA) they revealed their amazement to some politicians equating themselves to prophets of God like Joshua leading his people to Canaan.
“It is up to God to punish such people, but the Christian must not cower just because some of these people weld earthly powers” read the statement.
Chairman of the Kamba Clans Governing Council of Elders Boniface Kilonzo said the community was among the country’s ‘big five’ and should not be left behind in Government appointments.
“The few votes that Uhuru and Ruto got in Ukambani did not come easy and we are appealing to the President to consider our sons and daughters for government appointments so as to influence development projects in our land” said Joel Nzomo who is the secretary general of United Kamba clergy.