Our political arena is heating up far sooner than anyone expected and the Catholic Church has decided it’s time to draw a line in the sand.
With the 2027 General Election still a long way off, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has issued a stern warning to senior leaders, demanding an immediate end to premature campaigns and the rising tide of political thuggery.
Speaking from Lodwar during the launch of the 2026 Lenten Campaign, the bishops expressed deep concern over how the country’s focus is being hijacked.
Instead of addressing the biting cost of living or fixing the healthcare crisis, the political elite seems obsessed with 2027 realignments.
Archbishop Maurice Muhatia, the KCCB Chairman stated that these early rallies aren't just a distraction, they are creating an artificial euphoria that masks serious policy failures and fuels national tension.
One of the most stinging rebukes was directed at the desecration of places of worship.
The clergy condemned the growing trend of politicians using the pulpit as a launchpad for vitriol and the subsequent violence that has followed into these sacred spaces.
"Churches must remain sanctuaries of peace," the bishops noted, calling for the arrest of those who incite chaos during religious gatherings.
The message is clear that the culture of lies.and ethnic mobilization that often precede Kenyan elections must be stopped before they spiral out of control.
The bishops are urging the government to prioritize the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reforms and focus on governance rather than the next ballot box.
As the country navigates these murky waters, the Church is reminding leaders that their primary duty is to the citizens, not their own survival.
For a nation still healing from past cycles of unrest, this isn't just a warning, it’s a call for a change in conscience.