National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula yesterday called on church to stand firm and reject the Supreme Court’s ruling on gay association.

Wetang’ula maintained that  Kenyans had rejected same sex relationships as early as 2005 when they shot down a draft constitution which advocated for such unions.

Public views

Speaking during a church service at St Peter’s ACK Church cathedral in Siakago, Mbeere North in Embu county, Wetang’ula said as leaders, they will not allow any action that will jeopardise the morals of society.

Attorney General Justin Muturi, who hosted Wetang’ula, called for a public participation so that Kenyans can have their say on the matter.

“Chapter 10 of the Constitution, clause 159 states that judicial authority is derived from people, people’s views should be respected,” said Muturi.

Muturi vowed to work closely with the National Assembly to come up with an amicable solution on the matter. Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire also condemned same sex relationships, saying they should never be allowed in the country.

Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku accused the Supreme Court of failing to interpret the law.

Block ruling

Embu Woman Representative Pamela Njeru urged the Attorney General to move with speed and block any attempt to implement the Supreme Court ruling.

Tongaren MP John Chikati also urged the church to stand firm on the issue and vowed to move a motion in Parliament to deregister organisations supporting same sex marriages.

“We have a family which is made up of father, mother and children. When we are being told to have marriage between a man and a man a woman and a woman where are we going?” the MP posed.