NCCK calls for Dialogue,that is for the Good of the Nation
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called for dialogue that will benefit the nation having experienced the tension, violence and political disquiet since the beginning of the
year.
“We call upon the members of the dialogue teams to wholly focus on the good of Kenya. We remind the two teams that their talks are being held in the backdrop of the
deaths of more than 35 Kenyans in the demonstrations that happened in March, May and July 2023. The success of the talks will assuage the hearts of Kenyans who have been
wounded in body and spirit,” Said the Clergy.
The Clergy however, commended the two political parties for heeding the advice of Kenyans and accepting to hold a dialogue.
“Kenyans have in the last few days heaved a sigh of relief as the bipartisan talks got underway. The absence of toxic political bickering has accorded citizens a chance to
reflect on their lives and resume livelihood activities,We therefore commend the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio La Umoja coalition leaders for heeding the advice of Kenyans and accepting to sit down and talk,”Said the Clergy.
The Clergy called upon the political leaders to Fix The Root Causes of Crisis in Kenya.
“Historically, the political elite in Kenya engage in talks and consultations to address post-
election crisis that emerged due to disputes over presidential poll results.As such, Kenyans expect that the Bipartisan talks between the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio
la Umoja coalitions will resolve the immediate political crisis, including the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries
Commission(IEBC),”Stated the Clergy.
NCCK nonetheless, urged for inclusion of agenda to address the deep-seated and long
standing issues including the consolidation of national unity and cohesion, tackling poverty
and youth unemployment, and fighting corruption and impunity.
The Clergy has also urged the government to Promote Dignified Livelihoods Recognizably, the majority of Kenyans are suffering immensely due to the ravages of poverty.
“While we appreciate the sentiments and plans by the national and county governments to stabilize the economy, these have not reflected on the lives of individual Kenyans,
especially the young people,”Said the Clergy.
The Clergy calls upon the government and non-state actors to focus on strategies that promote
adoption and strengthening of dignified livelihoods for the people.
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