Archdiocese of Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo. addressing Faithful at Holy Family Minor Basilica Cathedral in Nairobi. Photo: NATION.
The Catholic Church Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo has raised concern over increasingly bloodshed by police in the country on innocent and peaceful Kenyans during protests.
Nairobi Diocese Archbishop Philip Anyolo in his statement, expressed his disappointment on the events that unfolded during Tuesday Protests demanding justice of X blogger Albert Ojwang’ who was killed by police officers at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
According to Anyolo, it was utterly shocking for police officers to watch goons loot, beat up peaceful protests and destroying businesses and business in Nairobi Central Business (CBD), and the chilling shooting of Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor at Moi Avenue at close range point bank by officer identified as Klinzy Barasa.
“We are saddened by the incidents that happened yesterday in the city of Nairobi, against the killing of Albert Ojwang’. The point blank shooting on point blank on non-violent Kenyan, and the free operations of goons with poles robbing and beating up citizens, destroying property and businesses in the eyes and without interference of police officers,” Anyolo stated.
He however called on Kenyans especially the youths to remain calm and hope in God in their quest of exercising their civic and social responsibility that is being violated by the Kenya Kwanza government.
We encourage all Kenyans to remain calm,” he said. “Especially to our people, in the face of the current suffering, we ask you to be responsible in how you respond to the social injustices affecting our country. Hope in God never disappoints us. Let us continue to allow the spirit of God to guide us during these trying times,” Anyolo urged.
He called on the Catholic Faithful in the country to take three days to pray for the recovery of the nation, pillared on regard of human rights and wisdom for leaders who are plunging the country into chaos.
“We are calling on all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Nairobi and beyond to begin praying the Rosary, a marathon of Rosaries, for the next three days. Let us pray for the respect of human life and dignity, for law and order in Nairobi and across the country, for those who have lost their lives or loved ones, and for our leaders, that God may touch their hearts and help them see the havoc they are causing in this nation,” Anyolo directed.
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