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The Catholic Church has barred politicians from delivering political speeches in its churches ahead of the 2027 General Election, directing priests to enforce the restriction nationwide.
The directive was announced on Thursday, November 12, by Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria, who read a statement on behalf of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), warning politicians against turning places of worship into campaign platforms as they seek support from Kenyans.
The bishops maintained that places of worship should remain dedicated to spiritual activities rather than political mobilisation, noting that politicians had several alternative platforms through which they could communicate with voters.
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These include media interviews, public barazas and roadside rallies, which offer politicians opportunities to explain their agendas without interfering with church services.
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The religious leaders also instructed Catholic priests across the country to ensure the directive was implemented without exception, emphasising that churches should not provide platforms for political campaigns.
Beyond restricting political addresses in churches, the bishops challenged Kenyans to critically assess the performance of their current leaders before deciding who deserves their votes in the next…
