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Kenya’s Christian Professionals Urge Leaders to Pay Attention to Vulnerable in Society

Logo Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF). Credit: KCPF

Officials of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) are calling on those in leadership positions in the country to pay attention to the needs of the underprivileged members of society. 

In their reflection on the second day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) KCPF officials also emphasized the need for those in authority to dispense justice and righteousness, noting that “God calls on everyone to uphold these two qualities.”

“When it comes to those entrusted with power, authority and leadership, God expects them to dispense this privilege with the utmost level of justice and righteousness,” they said in their reflection that was themed ‘For Just and Righteous Leadership in the Country.’

KCPF officials said that God “calls on those in places of authority to especially give keen attention to upholding justice for the poor, the weak and the vulnerable. He also expects them to steward their roles, responsibilities, and resources entrusted to them righteously.”

“The outcome is that God Himself lavishes the land and the people with plenty and bounty. This is in line with the words of our national anthem, “Justice be our Shield and Defender… Plenty be found within our Borders,” the Christian Professionals said.

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WPCU is traditionally observed annually from January 18 to 25. 

This week’s theme was produced by the Pontifical Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, the World Council of Churches, and the Christian Churches in Burkina Faso, coordinated by the community of Chemin Neuf, a French Catholic and ecumenical community of vowed and lay people and its local community in Burkina Faso.

The Chairperson of the International Ecumenical Movement Kenya Chapter (IEM-K) said the theme of the weeklong event “is a clarion call to all of us as Christians to continuously practice the Christian ethos, that’s character, credibility, and moral values in all circumstances.”

In his statement for the WPCU, Rev. Isaiah Obare said the 2024 theme should remain the “compass” for the rest of the year. 

“May the spirit of the Lord guide us throughout the year to us into oneness,” Rev. Obare said. 

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Magdalene Kahiu is a Kenyan journalist with passion in Church communication. She holds a Degree in Social Communications from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Currently, she works as a journalist for ACI Africa.