Prophet Owuor warns on corruption

Prophet David Owuor has challenged the country's leadership to change tack in the fight against corruption.

Prophet Dr David Owuor (left) of the Repentance and Holiness Ministry pays a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma at his Kisumu office. Prophet Owuor challenged the country's leadership to change tack in the fight against corruption. He said graft was already deep-rooted and was causing moral decay in society. He also said that a repentant and God-fearing person was easier to manage and there was no better way to start the New Year but to hand over our programmes to God. Dr Owuor also called on political leaders to play a big role in uniting the nation instead of polarising it. [PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/STANDARD]

He decried the high level of corruption in the country stating it is deeply rooted and must be handled through change of morals among Kenyans and particularly political leaders.

"Corruption is causing moral decay in the society. Our leadership should get to the root cause of this and tackle it by every individual changing their ways," said Owuor.

He added: "A repentant and a God fearing person is easier to manage and that is why there is no better way to start the New Year but to hand over our programmes to God," said Owuor.

He also rebuked the church for not living up to its expectations and being a disappointment to faithful who look up to them.

Owuor said many churches are nowadays riddled with corruption and have failed the society and gave the example of some clergy men who defile young children or sleep with their congregation.

"I will always do my best to clean up the church but the church should go an extra mile in reclaiming its position as holy and as opinion leaders who shape the society," he said.

Owuor, who ended his three day prayer and healing service in Kisumu also indicated that the country needs prayers as it heads to the General Election.

"Blessed is the nation that puts God first in everything. This will ensure we go through a transparent and peaceful process devoid of violence," said Owuor.

He called on political leaders to play a big role in uniting the nation instead of polarising it.

He lauded devolution, noting that brought change in the country as displayed by the improved infrastructure in counties such as roads, hospitals and schools.

Owuor challenged governors as pioneers of devolution, to strive to fulfil what the devolved system promised to Kenyans.

"There has been change in the lives of the common man and this is what the gospel advocates for, helping the needy and the poor. We are on the right path and we must focus more on empowering the poor people more," said Owuor.

He asked politicians to be more prayerful and seek God's guidance in their political path congratulating Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma for setting a precedence to other counties by inviting him to pray for him in his Prosperity House office.

"Leaders need to inculcate the Lord in the way they do things right from the counties to the national level," said Owuor, adding that with that they will leave a better legacy in their terms in office.

Ranguma asked for more guidance even as he undertakes his duties and as the 2017 General Election.

"My main aim is to leave Kisumu better than I found it, and this cannot happen if I do not put God first in everything that I do for my people," said Ranguma.

Owuor assured him of his support, blessing Kisumu which he called a blessed city saying it will be an example to many.