Religious leaders demand political truce as impeachment debate rages on

Speaking during the retirement ceremony of Nairobi Diocese Bishop Joel Waweru at St. Stephen’s Cathedral on Jogoo Road, Ole Sapit highlighted the need for Kenyans to stay focused on governance matters, particularly the controversial Adani Critical Infrastructure takeover deals and the ongoing scrutiny of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) transition.

Ole Sapit warned that the political storm over the Deputy President's impeachment could be overshadowing these significant issues, which are currently under review by various audit agencies, including Parliament.

“We are not even sure whether this impeachment politics is a diversionary tactic to keep Kenyans from concentrating on the Adani deals and SHIF,” Ole Sapit remarked.

The Archbishop called for an end to the heightened political activity being witnessed in the country, emphasizing that Kenyans are tired of constant politicking and instead demand better service delivery from their leaders.

"Give us a break. We cannot be a politicking nation every time after elections. Deliver on your promises to Kenyans," Ole Sapit urged.

Echoing these sentiments, Bishop Waweru, who was retiring after years of service, called on the political leadership to de-escalate the growing tensions and work together towards improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans.

"We want the political leadership to cool the political temperatures and work together towards delivering services to Kenyans," Bishop Waweru added.

The religious leaders also called for greater transparency in government contracts, demanding that all agreements be made public to avoid any suspicions of corruption.

"Let all government contracts be made public in order to avoid any fears of corruption," Ole Sapit said, emphasizing the importance of accountability in governance.

The clergy's appeal comes at a time of increased political maneuvering and scrutiny over key national projects, with many Kenyans expressing concerns over the handling of critical infrastructure and healthcare reforms.