From Debate to Insults,Church Decries Kenya’s Political Discourse.
According to the bishops, the tone of political engagement in Kenya has deteriorated significantly, with leaders engaging in public exchanges marked by mudslinging, name-calling, and disrespectful language.
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has strongly criticized Kenya’s political leadership, including William Ruto and opposition figures, over what it describes as growing “verbal indiscipline” in public discourse.
Speaking through its chairman, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, the clergy expressed deep concern about the increasing use of insults, personal attacks, and inflammatory language among politicians.
According to the bishops, the tone of political engagement in Kenya has deteriorated significantly, with leaders engaging in public exchanges marked by mudslinging, name-calling, and disrespectful language.
Archbishop Muhatia warned that such conduct is not only embarrassing the nation but also undermining public confidence in leadership. He noted that many Kenyans especially young people are negatively affected by what they hear from leaders.
The Catholic Church’s intervention underscores its role as a moral voice in Kenya’s public life. By calling out both the government and opposition, the bishops are urging a shift toward respectful, issue-based politics that prioritizes national unity over personal attacks.
Their message is clear leadership should inspire, not divide.
BY WANGECI IRUNGU
