The Catholic Church has banned politicians from delivering political speeches in churches across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. Priests have been directed to strictly enforce the order.
Addressing the press on Thursday November 12 the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops said politicians should not turn places of worship into campaign platforms. The bishops noted that politicians have other avenues to reach voters. These include the media and public barazas and roadside rallies.
They stated that there shall be no political addresses given in any Catholic church in any part of the country. They instructed all priests to implement the directive diligently and treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
The bishops warned that political campaigns should not interfere with the role of religious institutions. They insisted that churches should remain places of worship and not platforms for political mobilisation.
They also urged Kenyans to carefully assess the performance of their current leaders and vote wisely. The bishops called the moment a great opportunity to exercise the right to elect leaders who deliver on their mandate.
The religious leaders cautioned voters against letting campaign noise cloud their own judgment. They said voters should examine politicians and their promises before making decisions.
The bishops also cautioned Parliament against electoral amendments that could weaken public trust. They singled out proposals seeking to ban the livestreaming of presidential vote tallies. They said such Bills raise unnecessary tensions in the country.
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