Church, like social media, should be monitored by NCIC

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Francis Ole Kaparo (centre), Vice Chairperson Irene Wanyoike (right) and Hassan Mohamed (Secretary) during a press conference in Nairobi on July 13 2017. {David Njaaga, Standard}

With just under a month to the General Election, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission has its work cut out. This time, however, I am of the opinion that NCIC should keep a keen eye on the church, with worrying political undertones creeping onto the Pulpit.

First, religion is important for Kenyan politics because religion is important for Kenyans. My mother whispered the Lord ‘s Prayer in my ear as a child, and equally said to me that the world will end soon; 28 years later, I still hold the two in high regard and wait for the ‘end of the world’ with the fear of the Lord.