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The Catholic Church yesterday asked Kenyans to elect leaders of integrity in the August 9 General Election.

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) implored the electorate to vote for leaders who can be trusted with management of public resources.

In a statement signed by KCCB chairman Rev Martin Kivuva (pictured), the bishops urged voters to elect leaders with proven record to fight corruption.

They said corruption was the greatest enemy to the country’s development agenda.

“We look forward to a country where corrupt practices do not exist; a country where we can access public services without favouritism or need for bribery,” read the statement.

“A God-fearing Nation that does not praise those perpetrators of evil, criminals but condemns evil and facilitates its sanctions through the laid down systems,” they added in the statement.

They also called on politicians vying for elective seats to ensure prudent use of public resources if they are elected.

“We want a government that spends on the people not on its officials. We have to correct this by critically reflecting the Kenya we Desire as we go to the polls. We believe in righting wrongs, as a church and as Kenyans because this is possible,” read the statement.

The  church leaders warned that electing corrupt politicians is likely to derail the country’s development aspirations.