National Council of Churches Calls for Urgent Reforms as Kenya Faces Crisis
In picture, The Executive Committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) during a press briefing in Nairobi.
By Aoma Keziah,
The Executive Committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) which represents the majority of Kenya’s Christian denominations, has outlined several key areas of concern, urging Kenyans to take action to restore the country’s health.
In their statement, the NCCK expressed deep concern about the economic crisis, noting that citizens’ purchasing power is steadily decreasing, businesses are collapsing, and unemployment and poverty rates are on the rise. calling for immediate intervention to avoid further suffering for ordinary citizens.
They highlighted the erosion of human rights and the rule of law, emphasizing that fear of abduction and forced disappearances is now widespread, particularly among leaders and human rights defenders. They said that situation is dire, with lies and falsehoods proliferating to the point where no one knows what to believe, urging citizens to seek the truth and verify information rather than relying on misleading narratives.
Another critical issue raised by the committee was the state of the country’s constitutional and legal framework. The committee warned that attempts to introduce anti-people changes to the Constitution are undermining the values that bind the nation together, calling for the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), asserting that the failure to do so undermines Kenya’s democracy. They urged citizens to demand action from elected leaders and the judiciary to ensure that the reconstitution process is completed swiftly.
In addition, they addressed the growing frustration with non-performing Members of Parliament, urging the public to invoke their constitutional right to recall representatives who fail to meet their obligations, encouraging voters to hold their leaders accountable.
Healthcare was another major concern, with the NCCK urging the suspension of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) until the necessary infrastructure is in place. They expressed alarm over the suffering caused by the poorly implemented healthcare system and demanded that Members of Parliament be held accountable for hastily passing bills that are harming the nation.
Corruption, which they described as the “biggest threat to national security,” was also condemned. The committee called for a cultural shift, where corrupt individuals are not celebrated but instead publicly shamed stating that citizens must stop celebrating the corrupt. They urged Kenyans to reject donations from politicians whose funds’ sources are unclear.
They also condemned proposed changes to electoral laws and agricultural policies that could undermine democracy and the livelihoods of Kenyan farmers, urging citizens to demand the withdrawal of these laws and to reject international pressures to implement controversial policies like the vaccination of animals and the adoption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
Finally, they called for an end to rising violence and discrimination, particularly gender-based violence and the marginalization of persons with disabilities. The committee appealed for peaceful conflict resolution and greater inclusion in society.
In conclusion, they urged Kenyans to unite in shaping the future of their nation noting that kenyans cannot leave this role to the political leaders who have betrayed them, saying that as the people of Kenya, we must unite to restore the nation to its rightful place.
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