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Wetang’ula urges unity and humility amid growing national unrest

Wetang’ula urges unity and humility amid growing national unrest
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during a fellowship service at the Lord of Promise Church in Diani, Mombasa County. PHOTO/@HonWetangula/X

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula called for unity and humility during a fellowship service at the Lord of Promise Church in Diani, Mombasa County.

His address came amid growing national unrest triggered by economic strain, contested tax proposals, and a series of anti-government demonstrations that have swept the country in recent weeks.

“We are therefore called to walk in humility and selflessness as we continue to pray for our country and its leadership, asking for divine wisdom to guide us toward a brighter and more united future,” he said on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Wetang’ula, accompanied by a delegation of national and county leaders, including Silvanus Osoro, Salim Feisal, Catherine Omanyo, and Emmanuel Wangwe, urged Kenyans to embrace selflessness during this difficult moment. The visit reflected a broader effort by political leaders to reconnect with the public through religious platforms, even as public trust in leadership remains strained.

“I am in the company of Hon. Silvanus Osoro. Naomi Waqo, Hon. Salim Feisal, Hon. Didmus Baraza, Hon. Mark Nyamita, Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, Hon. Kitayama Maisori, Hon. Japheth Nyakundi, Hon. Frederick Ikana, Hon. Fatuma Masito, Hon. Catherine Omanyo, Hon. Alfa Miruka, Hon. Mwengi Mutuse, Mr. Farouk Kibet, and other national and county leaders,” he posed.

Moses Wetang’ula’s statement. PHOTO/A screengrab by People Daily Digital from an X post by @HonWetangula

“The Church plays a vital role in upholding the moral fabric of our nation,” Wetang’ula said, drawing from Philippians 2:3 to encourage leaders and citizens to put aside selfish ambition and seek collective healing. “We are therefore called to walk in humility and selflessness,” he added.

His remarks come just days before a national vigil planned for July 7 to honour victims of recent protests. According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, at least 39 people lost their lives during the June demonstrations. A 2024 report by the International Crisis Group cited growing frustration with economic inequality, youth unemployment, and governance gaps as root causes of the escalating tensions.

Wetang’ula’s message also included a prayer for the country’s leadership, asking for divine wisdom and guidance in restoring national unity. His call for moral leadership is timely but also faces criticism. Transparency International’s (TI-Kenya) recent index ranks Kenya 126th out of 180 countries for corruption. Online, some Kenyans questioned the sincerity of political leaders’ church appearances, with one user commenting, “Church members should know these politicians’ donations come from taxpayers.”

The Speaker’s role in the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance places him at the centre of the political landscape. His appeal for humility, delivered in a moment of national reflection, underscores both the expectations and the scrutiny facing the country’s top leaders.

As protests persist and frustrations deepen, Wetang’ula’s words in Diani offered a moment of pause. Whether they will inspire tangible reforms or remain symbolic gestures in a politically charged environment remains to be seen.

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