Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.

Politicians in churches

Several politicians will today, Sunday, November 17, 2024, flock various churches across the country for worship.

As per the norm, the politicians will take to the church pulpit to preach the gospel of politics, with most of them expected to react to react to the current state of the nation.

Those who will worship in Catholic churches will most probably praise the church after their bishops recently called out President William Ruto over lies and unfulfilled promises.

President Ruto who was in Embu on Saturday, November 16, 2024, revealed that he will have to find a Catholic church for worship, to complete his encounter with the church over this ending week.

Reactions to Embu event

President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, deputy president Kithure Kindiki and former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday, November 16, 2024, all met at an event in Embu county.

The leaders met at Embu University during the ordination and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u as Bishop of Embu Diocese.

During the event, Gachagua seemed to have been snubbed and isolated. However, the love Gachagua and former President Kenyatta received from the locals was evident when their names were mentioned at the event.

President Ruto also changed his tone towards the clergy, just a day after he warned them against spreading misinformation on matters of public interest.

We will strengthen our historic and strategic partnership with the Church to deliver development to Kenyans.

Congratulations, Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u for your ordination and installation as Bishop of Embu Diocese.

Serve God with honor, love, humility and without bias or… pic.twitter.com/hz6BvGi3xp

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) November 16, 2024

The clergy had accused his administration of fostering a ‘culture of lies’ and failing to deliver on key promises made to Kenyans.

Addressing the issue during the Saturday event, President Ruto struck a conciliatory tone.

He acknowledged the clergy’s concerns and pledged to address shortcomings in his administration’s delivery of services.

The event is therefore, expected to continue generating mixed reactions from Kenyans and leaders, based on how it was conducted.