Bishop Obanyi: No political rallies at funerals in Kakamega, Vihiga

Kakamega Diocese Catholic Bishop Joseph Obanyi leads his flock in a Christmas service at Kakamega Cathedral on December 25, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa/Standard]

Bishop Joseph Obanyi has imposed a ban on politicians addressing mourners at funerals conducted by the church in Kakamega and Vihiga counties, following a series of disruptive incidents at such events.

Speaking in Kakamega town, the bishop instructed priests to ensure that political figures refrain from using funeral services as platforms to promote their political or developmental agendas, which have led to disturbances during these solemn occasions.