‘Stop unwarranted attacks on the church’ – Eugene Wamalwa tells Kenya Kwanza politicians
By Valerian Khakayi, December 1, 2024Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has urged politicians from the Kenya Kwanza coalition to stop unwarranted attacks on the church.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Njoro in Nakuru County on Sunday, December 1, 2024, Wamalwa emphasised that the current regime should address the issues raised by the church instead of talking back, adding that the voice of the church is God’s voice.
In addition, Wamalwa noted that the opposition stands with all the churches that have called out President William Ruto’s regime.
“The church is conscious of the nation; hawa ni wana haki, you call us out na kutuambia tafadhali muwache ahadi za uwongo, tafadhali tendea wakenya haki, as far as that is concerned, we stand with the PCEA Church; we stand with the Catholic Church and the churches that have spoken out; the voice of the church is the voice of God.”
“Advised the broad-based government politicians to stop their unwarranted attacks on the church and instead ensure that the issues raised by the bishops are addressed, including the restoration of Kenya as a country under the rule of law instead of a country under the rule of lies, dropping the remaining corrupt ADANI-SHA deal, and stopping the ongoing abductions,” Wamalwa said.
Wamalwa on Gachagua’s attack
The DAP-K leader also condemned the recent attack meted out on the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday, November 28, 2024, during a funeral service in Limuru Kiambu County.
He noted that even though Gachagua was impeached, he still has the right and freedom of association and movement like any Kenyan.
“Gachagua is still a Kenyan who is still entitled to the full protection and benefit of the law; Gachagua has equal rights as a citizen even if he is not the deputy president; yeye kuwa na freedom of association; kuwa na freedom of movement,” he condemned.
Joined Christians of St Joseph the Worker Parish in Nakuru and PCEA Njoro for spiritual nourishment with my Opposition Colleagues @skmusyoka ,@GovernorBabayao @SenatorWambua @PatrickMakau .
— Eugene L. Wamalwa (@EugeneLWamalwa) December 1, 2024
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Ruto’s call
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, December 1, 2024, President William Ruto clarified that the state and the church are not in competition.
He insisted that the church and the government must work together for the greater good of the people of Kenya.
“We have to be united; we have to work together. The Church and the state must work together; leaders from all communities and leaders from different political formations must work together for the greater good of the country,” R uto said.