Heed clergy's warnings to avoid crisis, opposition warns state

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the Ordination Ceremony of Dorcas Rigathi to the Office of Reverend, Wamunyoro Nyeri County.

Opposition leaders have intensified pressure on President William Ruto’s administration to listen to Kenya’s clergy, saying religious leaders are articulating the frustrations, fears, and hopes of ordinary citizens.

The leaders warned that continued disregard for the church’s counsel could plunge the country into deeper political and social turmoil at a time when public anxiety over the cost of living and governance continues to grow.