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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
February 12, 2026
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Churches asked to reject inducements from politicians to regain voice

According to Dr Davies Okombo, the churches should go back to its core values and forget the riches of the world and focus more on spiritual nourishment and not on earthly riches...
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Churches in Kenya are being urged to reject financial inducements from politicians to reclaim their role in holding the government accountable and advocating for good governance. This call comes from human rights groups and governance analysts who argue that donations compromise the church's prophetic voice.
- Dr. Davies Okombo emphasized that when the clergy accept "30 pieces of silver" from politicians, their independence and ability to speak out against government excesses are undermined.
- He cited instances of clergy accepting gifts like a Prado TX and "millions of monies" from politicians, contrasting this with ethical leadership symbolized by the Pope's modest vehicle choice in Africa.
- Dr. Okombo urged the church to fill the void left by a weak political opposition and shrinking civic space, by drawing inspiration from past clergy who championed freedoms in the 1980s and 1990s.
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