Government respects church stand on Harambees - Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government respects decisions made by the Church on monetary contributions by politicians.

Kindiki said the administration is not competing with the clergy on how they should treat senior government officials and politicians within their premises.

Speaking on Sunday during a Church service at Marani Catholic Parish in Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County, the Deputy President said religious institutions play a key role in nation’s socio-economic growth.

"As a government, we respect the church. We are not in any competition with the church. The government is not in any competition with any religious faith," DP said.

The Deputy President reiterated that the church is a key pillar and partner in transforming the lives of the people.

"We are not at loggerheads with the church. The government sees the church as a complementary institution supporting the welfare of the people. We see the church as a valuable partner in what we are doing," Kindiki added.

The DP said churches enjoy the freedom to choose how they relate with politicians.

"We will work with all those who invite us and respect the decisions of those who have said they don't want our support. We will not announce our contributions if we are required not to do so," DP stated.

At the same time, he said all roads, including those in Kisii County, that stalled because the economy was not doing well have been revived and construction works are ongoing.

"We have stabilised the economy, and right now we are reviving roads that stalled, including in Kisii," he affirmed.

Modern markets are also under construction in the county, including two in Marani and Kibugi in Kitutu Chache North Constituency.

"We are building many markets across the country as we promised mama mboga and small-scale traders. They will have safer places to work in and will avert dangers associated with roadside trading, " he said.