President William Ruto is warning religious leaders against allowing their pulpits to be used for political attacks and divisive rhetoric. The President stated this over the weekend following escalating public exchanges between himself and opposition figures.

• President Ruto urged religious leaders, "msikubali madhabahu, kanisa itumike kwa matusi...kwa kuendesha fitina na ukabila na chuki."
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
• The exchange underscores a growing tension where political figures are accusing some religious institutions of enabling toxic political discourse, while religious leaders have condemned the rising lack of decorum in public exchanges.