Adhere to Constitution, Rule of Law: Christian Workers to Kenya’s Incoming Government

“As Kenyans, we cherish our Constitution which is the supreme and most valuable instrument of governance, wherein we expect all state actors to respect the same to foster good governance,” they say in the statement circulated Monday, August 29.

Kenya’s problems are as a result of wanton disregard to the rule of law, court orders and constitutionalism, which has increased impunity, corruption, resistance to accountability and lack of transparency in the quest to serve Kenyans under our constitutional dispensation.

In the statement, KCPF members reflect on the August 9 general elections and its outcome, including petitions that have been filed at the Nairobi-based Supreme Court citing illegalities and irregularities in the Presidential election results

They call on judges in the country to decide election petitions “with truth and fairness”.

The Christian workers also laud Kenyans for remaining calm and peaceful before and after the polls that saw the election of Members of County Assembly (MCAs), Senators, Governors, Women Representatives, Members of Parliament (MPs), and the President. 

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“We wish to commend the citizens of Kenya for remaining calm throughout this election period. We specially thank the people of Kenya for voting peacefully and going back to their families and work,” they say. 

They commend Kenyans for “upholding peace and for refusing to engage in any form of violence, which could have jeopardized the stability of the economy.”

KCPF members also acknowledge with appreciation faith-based leaders for their “coordinated efforts towards mediation, justice, peace and prosperity, before, during and after the election period.”

While they express their awareness of the fact that the faith leaders' efforts come with challenges, the Christian professionals urge them not to tire. 

“Please accept our warm appreciation for the tremendous work you have been doing since the commencement of the electoral process till this far. We wish to assure you of our prayers and support. We pray that the Lord keeps strengthening you as you pursue this noble task,” they say.

The Christian professionals also express gratitude to political leaders for conducting themselves in an orderly manner during the electioneering period. 

“We applaud you for respecting the role of institutions such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), media, security organs and the Judiciary,” KCPF members say.

They add, “We commend all other political leaders, who won and those who lost and conceded graciously and who felt that their loss was unjust, for following the right channels in pursuing resolutions to the electoral disputes.”

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.