Murang’a fracas lays bare inconsistencies in church leadership

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro at St Mark Igwe ACK church where he apologised over the chaos that rocked Gitui Catholic church in Kiharu. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard]

Two weeks ago the country witnessed the unsavoury, shameful fracas that took place in Gitui Catholic Church in Murang’a County. Naming the two dishonourable politicians involved in the scuffle would only give them prominence and recognition that most likely was their motive for the outburst in the first place. Better to treat them as some have with regard to terrorists by not naming them or giving them free publicity. Such despicable characters thrive even on bad publicity.

Bishop James Wainaina was understandably outraged and has demanded a public apology for their appalling behaviour which to the best of my knowledge has not been forthcoming. The good prelate also disclosed in his press conference that he had no prior knowledge that the fundraiser was taking place. While the unpleasant event may no longer be in the national news no doubt the division and disharmony that was evidenced will continue to test the faith and values of the faithful back in Murang’a.