Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians

‘The Anointed Cartel’ play staged by the Igiza Arts. [File Courtesy]

‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders. Staged by the Igiza Arts this past weekend at the Kenya National Theatre, it tackles the present-day nightmare of abductions, spiritual abuse, and corruption.

Bishop Mwakazi (played by Rexie Ndoria) runs a church in what he terms a “divine partnership” with a politician, Honourable Charles Kalalu (played by Sammy Kimani). The bishop is assisted by Pastor Judy (played by Faith Karimi), Deacon Felix (played by Jeff Obonyo), Prophetess Charity (played by Lisa Odhiambo), and Joseph (played by Lucarelli Onyango).