Marsabit ACK Diocese Bishop Daniel Qampicha has condemned the recent killing of religious leaders in the country. Photo: NCCK.
Following the recent killings of religious leaders witnessed in the country, religious leaders from Marsabit have condemned the killings and called on government to provide security for them.
The latest to call on government to beef up security for them, is Marsabit Bishop Daniel Qampicha, who urged the government to protect the lives of leaders and Kenyans, further stating that it is crucial for every citizen to respect the sanctity of life and make collaborative effort to ensure everyone is safe.
“It is very sad that the leaders promoting peace and uniting fighting communities are being silenced. We need the voice of religious leaders, let us respect them and cases of them being silenced as it has been witnessed recently must stop!” He remarked.
His calls coming when the catholic church is mourning the deaths of Fr Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was killed by bandits while on duty in Elgeyo Marakwet County, and Father John Maina of Nyeri, who was found murdered days after meeting former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, Bishop Dominic Kimengich has called for justice following the tragic killing of Bett, and demanded that justice must be served.
Qampicha has also called upon political leaders to avoid sentiments that could lead to incitement while addressing their supporters against their opponents, to avoid bring conflict between their supporters and communities.
“Our leaders, especially politicians, it is good if you watch and mind what you speak. Some of these reckless talking have brought about your downfall and clashes between communities. Let your calls be centered towards peace and truth, and not division, hatred and incitement,” Qampicha urged.
Similarly, he urged Kenyans to be cautions and keen, to avoid being brainwashed by religious leaders in the name of religion, and called upon his colleagues to lead their followers in true teachings.
“Radical and misleading teachings are currently not confined in mosques and churches only, we have seen an influx of misleading teachings. Let us be careful and protect ourselves from misguided and uninformed teachings in the name of religion,” he further urged.
Additionally, Qampicha called on Kenyans to scrutinize and closely monitor religious leaders with teachings that are radicalizing in nature, and avoid such trainings at all cost.
“It is also important for religious leaders to stick on true teachings and preaching that are not self-centered, but those that can build our society. Even Kenyans should be careful not to be swayed by false teachings, lets focus on teachings that rejuvenate our lives,” Qampicha further stated.
