A Showdown that was looming at a funeral in Murang’a county was abruptly stopped after an Anglican Bishop warned against playing politics in his church.
ODM leader Raila Odinga was flanked by former NASA coalition partners Musalia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Moses Wetangula, as well as leaders allied to the UDA camp.
“I want to plead with you to please don’t play politics here. We have all the factions. represented here and I strongly recommend that we stick to the occasion.” the bishop spoke.
Alice Wahome said the move was aimed at silencing the UDA influence in the region.
“In fact I had planned to call out the president for abuse of office because the first right of an individual is freedom of speech.” Alice Wahome remarked.
Parliament Speaker Justin Muturi read the message of condolence on behalf of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Netizens applauded the church leader for speaking out at the church function.
“Just so you know you have averted a huge storm that no one would have settled. We applaud you mchungaji.”Karanja Kimani, a local at the event said.
*This article was written by Gerald Gekara for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews@gmail.com for News tips and Inquiries.
