Kajiado bishops petition state over killings, abductions
A section of religious leaders in Kajiado county are calling for sobriety as Kenyans prepare for the coming general election...
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A group of Kajiado county bishops has petitioned the state to address the alarming rise in killings and abductions of young men. They called for sobriety leading up to the general election and urged both government and opposition to practice tolerance.
- The church leaders specifically called on the government to cease the abduction and killing of youth who disagree with its policies.
- Led by Dr Bishop Oguncha of Global Spring of Life Church and Bishop David Kituku, the clergy voiced concerns during a pastor ordination ceremony.
- They appealed to the youth not to be used negatively by politicians and emphasized the importance of protecting the country for future generations.
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Kajiado bishops petition state over killings, abductions - June 2026
A group of Kajiado county bishops has petitioned the state to address the alarming rise in killings and abductions of young men in the region. They called for sobriety leading up to the general election and urged both government and opposition to practice tolerance. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to intensify the government's crackdown on goonism and political violence across the country. Meanwhile, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission issued a stern warning to politicians against using divisive rhetoric, hate speech, and ethnic profiling as the country approaches the next General Election.
