Former President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a cautionary message regarding the prevalence of political betrayal in the country.
Addressing attendees during a Catholic church event held in Nairobi to ordain two new bishops, Kenyatta urged the Church to remain vigilant against betrayal.
“Usaliti ni mwingi uko huko upande mwingine, usaliti ni mwingi sana lakini kwa wasaliti tunawaambia hata Judas alisaliti Yesu lakini hata aliwacha hela na kuenda kutafuta kamba,” he said.
“Be careful with church betrayers, but I can’t see so much betrayal here. Religious leaders are cooperative, if you talk to them well they will help you in your work.”
He emphasized the importance of Christians aligning themselves with religious leaders who offer support during challenging times. Kenyatta referenced the biblical story of Judas betraying Jesus, highlighting that even betrayers eventually face consequences.
While acknowledging the cooperation of religious leaders, Kenyatta encouraged the church to continue defending the rights of Kenyans and promoting peace and unity within the nation.
Furthermore, Kenyatta stressed that material wealth alone does not fulfill one’s soul, urging leaders to prioritize the well-being of their constituents and work towards achieving collective prosperity.
The former President, joined by other dignitaries including Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, witnessed the Episcopal ordination of Bishop-Elect Simon Peter Kamomoe and Bishop-Elect Wallace Ng’ang’a.
The Episcopal ordination ceremony symbolizes the bishop’s succession to the apostles and grants him the authority to teach, sanctify, and govern within the church. It underscores the bishop’s role in caring for all congregations and upholding the teachings of the church.
