Kitui, 08 March, 2022 / 9:30 pm (ACI Africa).
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitui has urged Catholic women to “stand strong in faith” and to be wary of politicians who might want to misuse them while campaigning for various political positions in the August 9 general elections.
In an audio message obtained by ACI Africa on the International Women’s Day (IWD), Tuesday, March 8, Bishop Joseph Mwongela says politicians take advantage of women during political campaigns.
“We are currently preparing for the general elections in Kenya. Women are often being misused during the electioneering period. I plead with you Catholic women to stand strong in faith and be vigilant to avoid being misused," Bishop Mwongela says.
The Kenyan Catholic Bishop says women are mostly misused by being given bribes.
Instead of falling prey to politicians’ stunts, Bishop Mwongela has told Catholic women “to pray, and to contemplate so that we are able to elect true leaders.”