Catholic bishops meet Ruto amid rising political tensions

Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu Maurice Muhatia and the Vice Chairman Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri Rev. Anthony Muheria held a meeting with President William Ruto amid rising political tensions in the country. The meeting, which was also attended by Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Rev. Philip Anyolo and the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa Rev. Dominic Kimengich, provided an opportunity for the Catholic bishops to present their concerns on the state of the nation and discuss areas where the church and government can strengthen collaboration as the country prepares to get into an electioneering year. The bishops further raised concerns over issues that continue to threaten the peace, unity and social fabric of the nation. Among them was the emerging “goon culture”, which they warned poses a serious threat to peaceful coexistence and democratic participation.