Support security bill, Nakuru clergy tells MPs

The Apostolic Faith Church in Nakuru County has petitioned members of the National Assembly to support the proposed security bill, saying implementation of the document will curb insecurity.

Bishop Abraham Kamau said leaders from the Government and the Opposition should unite and lobby for the bill which, if passed, will prevent terrorist attacks.

Speaking in Nakuru town, Bishop Kamau said it was unfortunate that Kenyans from different parts of the country including Lamu, Mandera, Garissa and Wajir continued to lose their lives to terror attacks.

"Leaders should come together, despite their political affiliations, in support of the security bill for quick development. As at now, investors are afraid of establishing development projects in different regions in the country," he said.

Kamau said politicians should stop politicising security, adding that some of their statements may cause conflict in political, economic and social establishments.

He also asked political leaders and Kenyans not to introduce political dimensions in the withdrawal of the ICC case against President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Kamau said church leaders fully supported the withdrawal of the case, which was procedural.

He asked the Government to help Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua arap Sang to clear their names.

Prevailing peace

Another clergyman, Jackson Angusa, said Kenyans were happy with the termination of the case and there was a prevailing peace, security and peaceful co-existence among all Kenyan communities. Mr Angusa said leaders should address the causes of conflict, including unequal distribution of resources.

"People fight for a reason and it is upon leaders to ensure they go deeper to determine the causes of conflict within the region," he said.