Bishop Ndambuki calls for sobriety amidst political wrangles

Bishop Timothy Ndambuki of the African Brotherhood Church has called for the voice of reason to prevail in the country amid political differences.

Ndambuki urged elected leaders siting in various offices across the country from MCA to the presidency not to revenge against their perceived or real enemies.

He said there was no need for violence in the country.

"Kenyans let's advocate for peace for our country's development agenda. There is need for the voice of reason to prevail rather than violence," Ndambuki said.

The bishop addressed the faithful during Lower Eastern interdenominational prayers in Machakos County on Sunday, April 16.

"We as the Church call for justice in the country at all levels. Don't revenge, it may lead to lots of dire consequences," Ndambuki said.

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua alongside a section of cabinet secretaries and local leadership and the clergy are in attendance.

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and her deputy Francis Mwangangi are hosting the president and his administration.

Ndambuki said Kenyans need to embrace peace stating that 'peace is development'.

He said it was God's will that Ruto became the president.

"Even if Raila won the August 9, 2022 elections, the church could still support him," Ndambuki said.

He defended his ACK counterpart Jackson Ole Sapit for his actions during the Bomas saga stating he had to do what he did to save the situation then.

"Bishop Ole Sapit's actions at the Bomas of Kenya during the past elections were not the stand of the church. He did what he could to save the nation. So, people should stop crucifying him," Ndambuki said.

He said the former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati was a hero, but some Kenyans can't accept that he is.

"As a church we were praying that IEBC gives birth to a healthy baby and they delivered. We have a healthy baby and he is here with us. We are here today to celebrate that democracy," Ndambuki said.

The bishop said Kenya needs to continue raising the national flag of democracy and enjoy benefits of peaceful coexistence of various ethnic communities.

"It's our duty and obligation to seek peace as Christians," Ndambuki said.

He called for collective responsibility among Kenyans to ensure that the country remains peaceful.

"If we don't support the government, sit together and reason with them, then we will be taken responsible before God," Ndambuki said.

He on behalf of the church asked the president to keep his words that 'all Kenyans voted for him and he will serve the nation without discrimination.'