Gachagua Stopped From Politicking At A Church Event in Nyahururu Attended By Ruto
On Sunday, June 23, Bishop Jackson Ole Sapit declined Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s request to allow one of the leaders to speak at a church service.
Gachagua, speaking in a church in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, asked the bishop to allow him to invite a guest, adding that the said leader would not violate the guidelines not to discuss politics.
The Second in Command was introducing the other leaders who had joined him and President William Ruto for the church service.
While attempting to persuade Sapit, Gachagua explained that the leader was a member of the clergy.
However, the bishop denied the request, leaving Gachagua in awe before continuing with his speech.
“The bishop has said no. I wanted to ask Naomi Waqo (Marsabit Woman Representative) to speak. Just come and say a few words,” Gachagua stated before explaining that Sapit had declined, “Never min. The bishop has refused. Things are not normal as usual.”
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Following the incident, some of the leaders, including President Ruto, burst out laughing.
The decline occurred as Kenyans continued to oppose the Finance Bill 2024, prompting demonstrations known as OccupyParliament and OccupyChurches.
A number of churches were urged not to give politicians an audience during today’s service.
Notably, this was part of the planned seven-day protest to ensure that the government listened to the concerns and dropped the bill.
Several Kenyans were seen publicly opposing the bill at various churches across the country.
Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, the Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi, said during a church service today that the government should respond to the young Kenyans rather than reacting.
“We pray for our government not to react to them but to respond. Let’s not underestimate the power of the young people, if the government is wise enough it should know that is an issue to be addressed,” he added.
As the protests continue, Kenyans have urged President Ruto to listen and reduce living costs.
He has been asked to consider the millions of Kenyans who are struggling to make ends meet and cannot afford basic necessities.
Fortunately, while speaking at the same service as his deputy, Ruto mentioned that the government plans to meet with young Kenyans to devise a strategy for moving forward.
Gachagua Stopped From Politicking At A Church Event in Nyahururu Attended By Ruto
