- Catholic bishops blamed President William Ruto’s government for facilitating arbitrary killings and suppressing opposition through police brutality
- The Catholic Bishops’ Council of Kenya (KCCB) said the administration had ignored the struggle of ordinary citizens while promoting political trust
- Anglican bishops in Nyanza also raised fears about the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, involving disappearance and widespread violence
The Catholic Church has emerged rapid William Ruto Regarding the rise of police brutality, arbitrary killings, and government -funded threats.
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On Tuesday, June 24, the Catholic Bishops’ Council of Kenya (KCCB), representing all 30 Diocese across the country, issued a joint statement condemning what they called a violation of the human rights system.
The bishops said that the government had closed the ears of the people, and chose instead to raise fears and abuse through its security forces.
The priests mentioned the recent killings of activist Albert Ojwang, vendor Boniface Kariuki, and Catholic clergy John Maim and Allois Bett as a terrible indication of a culture of neglect.
“Those who are charged with law and stability when they are a source of fear and injustice, signifies a moral crisis in government,” They said.
Bishops expressed offensive to how The procession Recent youth led by young people, especially those led by Gen Z protesters, were vigorously oppressed rather than to be involved in a building.
According to the KCCB, Kenyan youths raising genuine concerns about issues such as unemployment, corruption, and heavy tariffs instead faced kidnapping, abuse and use of force.
“Our youth are not enemies of the government,” The bishops said. “They are citizens with legitimate issues who should be heard and supported.”
They continued to criticize the use of the right of justice and developmental politics. They said government resources were used as tools for promoting political trust, while key sectors such as education, health, and youth empowerment were left to be ignored.
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Why does the church want DCI to be dissolved away
In a related incident, the Anglican bishops’ delegation from the Nyanza area also expressed concern, demanding that the Criminal Investigation Department (DCI) be dissolved immediately.
During a session with the media at New Cathedral Church in the city Kisumu On Thursday, June 20, the bishops accused the DCI of working as a unit of hooligans, thus provoking fear among Kenyans through threats, forcing the disappearance and illegal killings.
South Maseno Bishop Charles Onginjo, who led the group, said the situation has been unbearable in their area where many residents do not feel safe or represented.
“The government’s silence exacerbates fear and mistrust among the people. When it comes to when people see the police as the number one enemy, then you know we have lost the nation to rebellion,” Onginjo said.
The Anglican leaders also focused their eyes on the independent police authority (IPOA), accusing the instrument of failing to provide justice or accountability in cases involving police discipline and loss of life.
They mentioned IPOA as not working and misleading, while calling on law enforcement officers to reject illegal orders and demand that Ruto intervene and restore discipline within security forces.
What did Raila say about the church?
In a case related to this enlightened by TUKO.co.ke, ODM leader Raila Odinga He criticized the leaders of the church for what he described as anxious to choose against police violence.
He accused them of staying quiet during the 2023 protest, when several Kenyan youths lost their lives, but they only speak now when it seems politically fit.
Raila reiterated how the churches dismissed mourners who wanted to pray for victims of police violence.
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