Kenyan Church Leaders Condemn LGBTQ Flag at UK Embassy, Urge Government Action

In a united stance against the recent raising of the LGBTQ flag at the UK embassy in Kenya, Bishop Peter Simwa, chairman of gospel ministers in Eldoret, alongside other religious leaders, vehemently voiced their disapproval.

Speaking on behalf of the church in Eldoret, Bishop Simwa emphasized Kenya’s commitment to traditional family values and constitutional principles, which explicitly define marriage as between opposite sexes.

“We value families, we value the principle of family church, and as always in Kenya, we have stood firm,” declared Bishop Simwa. “We cannot agree on issues that contradict our Christian and cultural values, especially regarding matters as fundamental as family.”

Zablon Malema of Haleluhya Church echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the sanctity of boundaries in families and societies. He urged foreign nations to respect Kenya’s sovereignty and refrain from imposing ideologies that contravene its religious and cultural beliefs.

Rev Esther Waithera Chege of the clergy in Uasin Gishu reiterated the call for respect for Kenya’s moral standards, stressing the nation’s sovereignty and the need for foreign countries to honor its values.

The church leaders urged President William Ruto to clarify the government’s position on the matter and called for the immediate removal of the LGBTQ flag from the UK embassy. They emphasized that while Kenya appreciates its international partnerships, it cannot compromise on its core values and beliefs.

The church leaders urged Kenyans to stand firm against foreign influence that threatens the nation’s moral fabric and reiterated their commitment to upholding traditional family values and constitutional principles.