Editor's Review

"The church must not be viewed as an enemy or opposition."

The Akorinu church has announced that it supports the recent concerns raised by other churches in regards to the state of the nation.

In a press statement on Thursday, November 21, leaders of the Akorinu church disclosed that, in accordance with the church's historical role, it stands in unity with the entire body of Christ.

They maintained that in the church raising the concerns, it should not be viewed as being an enemy to the state but rather as a faithful friend who corrects a friend. 

“In line with our historical role and the divine calling as Akorinu Church, we stand in oneness and in unity with the entire body of Christ and the issues that have been raised by the church. We wish to state that the Akorinu church firmly reiterates that the concerns raised by our brethren from the Catholic Church and other churches are valid and sincere, and in raising these concerns, we are not being an enemy of the state neither do we purpose to act as opposition.

"We do this as concerned citizens to correct a younger brother. The church must not be seen as if it is in fight with the government or fighting its agenda. But we are following the principle espoused in the holy scriptures that an open rebuke is better than secret affection. Thus, the church must not be viewed as an enemy or opposition but as a faithful friend who corrects a friend when they miss a step," read part of statement.

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File image of President William Ruto with Akorinu leaders in State House, Nairobi, in a past event.

The Akurino called upon the president to heed the calls of the church and call for a multisectoral engagement forum to address the concerns raised and seek a lasting solution.

This comes days after the Catholic bishops and the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) called out the government on various matters, including abductions, taxation and the newly rolled out Social Health Authority (SHA).

The clergy, however, stated the church was neither condemning nor criticizing the government but was demanding accountability, transparency, and urgent interventions to resolve matters raised.

“It is time the government realized that too much talk and open-ended promises will not do,” ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit stated on Monday.