- Archbishop Philip Anyolo strongly condemned the riots that rocked Nairobi on Tuesday, June 17, expressing his regret over police brutality
- The Archbishop rebuked not taking action against law enforcement officers while the gangs were threatening civilians and destroying business in the afternoon
- He called on Catholics across the country to participate in three days of prayer and meditation, call for peace, respect for life and responsible leadership
When Nairobi sank into chaos on Tuesday, June 17, the Catholic Church did not remain silent.
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Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Diocese has emerged strong The procession to oppose the government that has disabled parts of the capital.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Anyolo said the church was deeply saddened by the events of the day, especially the atrocities committed during the peaceful protest.
The priest was deeply saddened by a recorded video showing a police officer shooting a road vendor closely. The seller of the barrier, who was not armed, is said to have no threat.
“We are deeply saddened by what happened in Nairobi during a protest following the killing of Albert Ojwang,” he said. “We are deeply saddened by the empty shooting of a non -violent citizen who, as we saw, seemed to be an innocent Kenyan continuing with his life.”
Anyolo either criticized the wave of looting and attacks in public while pointing a finger at the hand of the law by standing without intervention.
“There were groups of people, which were clearly seen carrying columns, they were beating civilians, robbing them and destroying property and business,” he complained. “All this happened in front of the public eyes, without interfering from the police.”
Anyolo gives instructions to Catholics
In his message, Anyolo called on Kenyans to remain calm and to respond to abuse with accountability and faith rather than anger or violence.
“We urge all Kenyans to be calm,” he said. “Especially for our people, when we face current suffering, we urge you to be held accountable in the way you respond to the social injustices that affect our country. Hope in God never disappoints us. Let us continue to let the spirit of God guide us in these times of trial.”
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In order to direct the nation’s pain in prayer, the archbishop announced the three -day rosary race and urged all Catholics to participate.
“We urge all Catholics in the State of Nairobi and elsewhere to start praying the Rosary, the Rosary Marathon, for the next three days. We pray for the honor of life and human dignity, law and stability in Nairobi and across the country, for those who have lost their lives or their loved ones, and our leaders, so that God can touch their hearts and help them to see the destruction of the nation.
He noted that the call of prayer is in line with the important day in the Catholic calendar.
“This Sunday is the Corpus Christi Feast in the Catholic faith,” Anyolo explained. “In the future, we urge our priests to celebrate Mass with this mind, and to continue to pray for God’s mercy upon our country.”
Archbishop Anyolo’s statement is hiring amid an increase in public outrage due to increased police violence during protests by a seemingly failing government to address the complaints of citizens.
What else do you need to know about Nairobi’s protest
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the arrest and ban on the officer who shot the vendor.
Governor of Nairobi Johnson Sakaja He has called for a thorough investigation into the chaos and the allegations of police abuse while urging Kenyans to use legal means to express their complaints.
A strong follower of Raila OdingaCalvince Gaucho, denied allegations that he mobilized hooligans who entered the protest.
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