‘We Will Support You And Your Children!’ – DP Kindiki Makes Huge Promises To Pastors
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated that the government will assist clergy members’ families in obtaining opportunities to engage in various public service posts.
Speaking to clergy members on Tuesday, April 15, in Nairobi, the DP stated that the government will work with church leaders to support families.
It would also ensure that the dependents of ‘some’ members of the clergy have the opportunity to serve the country in a variety of positions in order to acknowledge and celebrate their dedication to praying and advocating for Kenyans.
“I am aware that because the men of God spend the time praying and thinking about other people, many times they do not have time to pray and think about themselves and their families, and this is from my own experience because I grew up in a pastor’s family,” he said.
“And because of that, through your leadership, we want to commit to you that we will be able to support some of you who have children and people whom you want to support to find opportunities to serve their country in various capacities,” he added.
KICC, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
— Kithure Kindiki (@KindikiKithure) April 15, 2025
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
The Constitution of Kenya creates a separation of the State and the Church: ours is a democracy not a theocracy.
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Furthermore, Kindiki has stated that the government will lead the way in assisting churches that lack and are trying to obtain legal title deeds for their land and properties.
“The government, together with your leadership, will be able to resolve as many of the issues that are affecting churches that are struggling to get title deeds,” he said.
Kindiki also stated that the government will continue to collaborate with the church in the fight against societal evils such as crime and corruption.
“Our constitution says that Kenya is a democratic nation, and so the leadership of the church is different from that of the country; their vision, objectives, and priorities are completely aligned,” he said.
“We see the church as a companion and as a complementary institution that helps in the struggle to better the lives of Kenyans.”
’Correct us with love,’ DP Kindiki pleads with the church pic.twitter.com/zYYuYUt7YR
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) April 15, 2025
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In recent years, the church has put the government, particularly government officials, under intense scrutiny, with clerics emphasizing that politicians should avoid involving churches in politics.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 9, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) stated that religious leaders should neither support or oppose political leaders arbitrarily, but should instead stay objective and treat everyone equally.
Earlier this month, on April 3, the Catholic Diocese of Malindi Bishop Willybard Lagho banned all politicians from receiving any special treatment or addressing the congregants during Holy Mass.
“I would like to remind all Parish priests, Assistant priests, and all the Laity that places of worship are sacred, and all worshippers inside the church are expected to focus on prayers, listening to the word of God, and partaking in the Eucharist,” he stated.
‘We Will Support You And Your Children!’ – DP Kindiki Makes Huge Promises To Pastors
