Politics and pulpit: Why politicians won't keep off chapels

Catholic faithful follow mass service during the Ash Wednesday sermon by Fr. Simon Kinyanjui at the Holy family basilica church, Nairobi.  [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Senior politicians in the country are now increasingly flocking churches in an effort to identify with the members and win their support ahead of next year’s General Election.

Although the churches are mainly meant for spiritual nourishment, Kenyans are regarded as “notoriously” religious and go to church not just for the purpose but to look ‘godly.’