Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has described controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie as a criminal, not a pastor.
Pastor Dorcas said during a feeding program for widows in Nairobi that the country is governed by the rule of law and that criminals and terrorists should be dealt with in accordance with the constitution.
“If Paul Mackenzie is a criminal, he should be treated as an individual. Even his family should not be part of his crime. Paul Mackenzie is not the church, in fact, he has said he is not a pastor but he is Mr. Paul, ” she said.
Pastor Dorcas also cautioned against generalising the church or religious organisations when a rogue leader violates the law, stating that individuals must bear their responsibilities regardless of their social status.
She believes the law should be followed and that if he (Mackenzie) is found guilty, he should be imprisoned.
“We have a law where when somebody is a criminal the procedure should be followed, but we cannot stand there and say because one Christian has been caught in a compromising situation the whole body of Christ should be condemned. A criminal is a criminal, a terrorist is a terrorist, a murderer is a murderer. Let them be taken through the law and be prosecuted if they are guilty, let them be put behind bars. “she said.
