The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has urged President William Ruto to address critical issues within Kenya's health and education sectors, following a meeting of its business committee in Nairobi. The PCEA also condemned a recent attack on opposition leaders at ACK Witima Church, calling for restraint from mass protests while demanding action from the government.
- PCEA’s Moderator Rev. Patrick Thegu highlighted that many Grade 10 students did not report to school due to an inability to pay fees or afford uniforms, despite President Ruto’s directive for schools to be accommodating.
- The church questioned the government's claims of releasing capitation funds, noting that some schools report inadequate resources, impacting learning, and criticized the lack of adequate textbooks for the Grade 10 curriculum.
- The PCEA condemned the attack on opposition leaders, including Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, at ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, and appealed to the opposition to avoid mass actions due to their historical negative impact.
- Concerns were raised regarding the Social Health Authority (SHA), with hospitals reportedly not being facilitated for claims, forcing patients, especially those with terminal illnesses, to pay out of pocket.
- The church called on young people to register as voters and urged for the swift, transparent replacement of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO after Hussein Marjan's resignation, while also urging the government to address drought and rising road accidents.
