We must shun cultic groupings, created to fuel fear among us

The Catholic Church recently raised an alarm over cultic groups operating in parts of Central, especially in Kiambu County. In a letter read out to all congregations on Sunday, March 8 the Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi, John Cardinal Njue came out strongly to warn faithful about the existence of at least two such groups within his geographical jurisdiction. He identified “Gwata Ndai” as one of such groups.

According to the Cardinal, the groups claim to be advocating a cultural renaissance through such activities as reinforcing of cultural traditions and practices, men empowerment and reinstating traditional ways of worship. In an investigative report commissioned by the church, the teachings of the groups were found to also include such retrogressive practices as female circumcision, male chauvinism and subjugation of women.