Bishop Masamba of ACK Mbeere Diocese advised President William Ruto to listen to the concerns of the anti-Finance Bill protesters. IMAGE: Bishop Masamba and President William Ruto.
In Summary:
- Bishop Moses Nthukah Masamba advises President William Ruto to listen to anti-Finance Bill protesters.
- President Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua attend service honoring Bishop Samson Mburu Gachathi in Nyahururu.
During a special service at Nyahururu diocese on Sunday, June 23, Bishop Moses Nthukah Masamba of ACK Mbeere Diocese delivered a sermon urging President William Ruto to consider the grievances of Kenyans protesting against the Finance Bill 2024.
The service, which celebrated the consecration and enthronement of Reverend Samson Mburu Gachathi as the third Bishop of ACK Diocese of Nyahururu, was attended by President Ruto, Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and other high-ranking officials.
Bishop Masamba, addressing a packed congregation, used symbolic language to emphasize the importance of the government paying attention to dissenting voices in society.
He likened the situation to bees leaving their hives, stating, “When the bees leave their hives, we do not stone them or burn them. We sing to them and guide them back to their habitat.”
He urged the president to listen to the concerns raised by protesters who have vowed to continue demonstrating until their issues are addressed.
President Ruto listened attentively as the bishop delivered his sermon.
Masamba’s remarks echoed recent directives from the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), urging places of worship to address the Finance Bill 2024 in their teachings.
NCCK highlighted the bill’s potential adverse effects on Kenyans and called for its cancellation and the drafting of a more favorable alternative.
The council underscored the role of churches in advocating for peace, justice, and economic stability, citing biblical references to support their stance against the bill.
The bishop’s message comes amid ongoing debates and public outcry over the Finance Bill 2024, highlighting the growing tension and calls for dialogue between the government and dissenting voices in Kenya.