Embakasi North Member of Parliament (MP) James Gakuya has hailed the Catholic Church for consistently demonstrating what he described as progressive and mature leadership in matters of governance and public accountability.
Speaking to a local TV station on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the legislator praised the Church’s unwavering commitment to truth and its courage in calling out government failures without fear or favour.
He noted that the Church’s leadership plays a key role in guiding both the government and the public to uphold moral values and do what is right.
“The Catholic Church has shown very progressive, mature leadership. Bishops who spearhead the Catholic Church within our country stand with truth, and whenever there is a problem, they name the problem as it is, and when things are going in the wrong direction, they stand to say so, and therefore they are good,” Gakuya said.
At the same time, Gakuyu pointed out that the Church does not shy away from acknowledging when the government does well.
“When the government is on the wrong side, they stand firm to criticise because the fellowship they mentor want the government to imitate the same, and when the state is in the right direction, they still stand and give credit,” he added.
Catholic Bishops on Ruto’s regime
While addressing the press on Thursday, November 14, 2024, KCCB reprimanded the Kenya Kwanza administration over what they claimed was perpetuating the culture of lies and failing to address the issue of abductions.
The Catholic bishops went all out to castigate the current regime, claiming that they have failed to uphold integrity and have resolved to spew lies on major issues affecting the nation.
“The culture of lies is swiftly replacing the integrity and respect that Kenyans deserve. Basically, it seems that truth does not exist, and if it does, it is only what the government says. Unfortunately, it seems that the Kenyans have helplessly tolerated the lies told to them constantly by the politicians. Kenyans must learn not to applaud or validate the lies that the politicians tell them, but rather must resolve to seek and be led by the truth.
“This culture of lies, unkept promises, and misplaced priorities is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with,” the bishops stated.
The bishops further lamented over the deterioration of security in the country, which had led to the rise of abductions and femicide, and challenged the relevant authorities to swing into action and restore order in the country.
“We are appalled by the blatant recurring incidents of reported abductions, disappearances, torture, and killings of Kenyans. We also decry the increasing murder of women,” the bishops demanded.
“The government must protect the life of every human person in Kenya. It must take the lead in following the law, which the leadership took an oath to uphold and defend at all times.”