By Rodgers Wagura
Archbishop Njoroge of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Mweiga, Nyeri County paid a glowing tribute to the late Raila Odinga, describing him as a fearless national watchdog who constantly kept the Church and the country alert in times of crisis.
Speaking during a church service in Mweiga, the Bishop said Raila stood out as a man who spoke the truth without fear or favour, both to the government and to the people of Kenya. He lauded Raila’s unwavering courage to confront injustices, saying his voice often stirred both the Church and the nation to reflect and act.
“Raila was a truthful man to God and to the people of Kenya. He always said things as they were and never shied away from pointing out when the government was oppressing the public,” Bishop Njoroge said.
The cleric also used the moment to reflect on the current state of the nation, raising alarm over what he termed a worsening social and economic situation. He pointed out that school capitation funds have not been disbursed, hospitals are facing drug shortages, and many families are grappling with food scarcity.
“There is no money, no food, and people are suffering. Things are not on the right track,” he noted, urging the government to open channels of dialogue with citizens to find solutions to pressing problems.
Bishop Njoroge identified corruption as the backbone of the country’s challenges, stressing that every leader must take personal responsibility to fight the vice instead of shifting blame. “Every leader should be responsible in his capacity to fight corruption and not just point fingers at others,” he said.
He further challenged the Church not to take partisan positions but to stand firm and speak truth to power. “The Church must remain the moral compass of society, pointing out the real problems and ensuring leaders are held accountable,” he concluded.
The bishop’s message combined a heartfelt tribute to Raila’s legacy with a passionate call for national reflection and responsible leadership.
Mt Kenya Times