Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Catholic Bishops who were accused by a section of notable Kenyans for being inconsistent in calling out the government.
In response to remarks made by musician Henry Ohanga alias Octopizzo on Friday, November 15, the Senator challenged the rapper to detail his own statements calling out the government.
In particular, Sifuna dared him to give evidence of statements he made against police brutality witnessed during the Gen Z protests.
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"Edwin Sifuna, June 25 was the day and they didn't need 4 business days with over 60 people killed to put up a statement," the musician stated.
"Si utuekee statement yako ya 25th tuone (Show us the statement you made on June 25). How many business days did it take you?" the Senator challenged the musician.
Sifuna was among the notable leaders who defended the bishops after being called out by some Kenyans after their recent remarks on President William Ruto's administration.
According to the lawmaker, the bishops have been consistent in calling out the government for wrongs even sharing past statements that were issued by the men of the cloth.
"I’m not the best Christian, shetani hunikalia from time to time but I’m proud of my Church because it has been consistent in standing up for what is right. The Bishops speak for me. I will speak for them!" he remarked.
Meanwhile, government officials led by the President have hit out at the bishops for presenting what they termed as incorrect facts to Kenyans.
"We must be careful to be factual lest we become victims of the things we accuse others of doing, I know you know what I mean," Ruto stated at a graduation ceremony on Friday.
