The Catholic Church has banned politicians from delivering political speeches in churches across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election, directing priests to enforce the order.
Addressing the press on Thursday, November 12, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops said politicians should not turn places of worship into campaign platforms as they seek support from Kenyans ahead of the elections.
The bishops maintained that politicians have several other avenues to reach voters, including the media, public barazas and roadside rallies.
"We are therefore reiterating and directing that there shall be no political addresses given in any of our Catholic churches in any part of the country," the bishops stated.
The catholic bishops further instructed all Catholic priests to implement the directive diligently and treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
The bishops warned that political campaigns should not interfere with the role of religious institutions, insisting that churches should remain places of worship rather than platforms for political mobilisation.
They also urged Kenyans to assess the performance of their current leaders and make informed decisions when choosing their representatives in the forthcoming elections.
"We have before us a moment to reflect and evaluate the performance of the leaders we have and vote wisely; this is a great opportunity to exercise our right to elect leaders to deliver on their…
