Governor Charity Ngilu (second from left) praying with St Martins’ ACK Church faithful’s in Kitui Town on Sunday. She has urged religious leaders to intervene over the political impasse in the country. (Photo/Kituioline.com)
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu ha pleaded with religious leaders to advocate for peace and unity as the country as experiences political challenges.
Addressing worshippers at the St Martins ACK Church in Kitui Town on Sunday, Ngilu said that the country will only overcome the political challenges through prayers.
The governor said religious leaders must speak out and provide the direction much need to solve the political issues.
She observed that the country is divide don tribal and political lines a situation she said is dangerous for unity.
“Religious leaders whether Christian, Muslim, Hindus or any other must stand up and provide the direction much needed in our country, the political temperatures in the country,” she said as quoted by the Kituionline.com.
Ngilu said that the country is heading in the wrong direction and could plunge into chaos if unity and peace are not reached.
She asked the clergy not to fear but speaking out on the issues facing the country.
Governor Ngilu also asked Kenyans to pray hard for peace and unity.
Speaking at the service, Anglican Church of Kenyan (ACK) arch Bishop Jackson Ole Sapit appealed to Kenyans to remain united.
The Bishop raised concerns over the unfolding political events saying that they need God’s intervention.
Ole Sapit urged politicians across the political divide to tone down and put the interests of Kenyans first.
“Our two main leader’s president Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga must talk and end this political impasse for the interest of Kenyans,” Ole Sapit said.