'Tame the tongue,' NCCK tells Kenyans ahead of 2027 polls
"It is possible to tame the tongue if Kenyans wake up from their slumber and know the kind of leaders to elect," said NCCK Nairobi Regional Chair Rev. Alphonse Kanga..
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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged Kenyans to reject leaders who promote hate speech and divisive language, emphasizing the importance of electing individuals guided by the Constitution and Scriptures ahead of the 2027 polls.
- Kenyans are encouraged to elect leaders based on values, not tribal affiliation or hero worship.
- The NCCK called on independent institutions like the NCIC and IEBC to act without fear or favour.
- NCCK Nairobi Regional Chair Rev. Alphonse Kanga stated that public apologies alone should not shield leaders from accountability.
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NCCK Tells Kenyans to Reject Leaders Promoting Hate Speech Ahead of 2027 Polls - July 2026
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged Kenyans to reject leaders who promote hate speech and divisive language, emphasizing the importance of electing individuals guided by the Constitution and Scriptures ahead of the 2027 polls. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is under scrutiny for its perceived lack of enforcement against hate speech, despite announcing investigations into prominent figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faces public uproar and investigation by the NCIC over alleged ethnic slurs against the Mt Kenya community.
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