Church leaders condemn Mpeketoni attacks and demand action

The chairman of the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission Zaccheaus Okoth addresses the Press on the killings in Mpeketoni. He is flanked by deputy general secretary Daniel Rono.  [PHOTO: Tabitha Otwori/standard]

Kenya: Catholic leaders have linked the rising insecurity in the country to laxity and corruption among security forces.

The Catholic Peace and Justice Commission (CJPC), the executive arm of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed deep concern over the brutal killings and spiraling attacks.