MOMBASA, Kenya – As President William Ruto prepares for a working tour of the People’s Republic of China, Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva of the Mombasa Holy Ghost Cathedral has issued a strong appeal to the government, urging it to exercise caution and borrow responsibly.
In his Easter message, Archbishop Kivuva called for fiscal discipline, warning that exceeding the debt ceiling would place undue burden on taxpayers.
The Archbishop highlighted the long-term implications of excessive borrowing, noting that future leaders would inherit the debt burden, potentially jeopardizing the country’s financial stability.
“The challenge is who would bear the burden of debts, and the person who will take over the reins of power, the debt burden would be on him,” he said.
Kivuva also addressed the rising tide of political violence in the country, calling for political tolerance and unity.
He emphasized that peace and justice would remain elusive if political leaders continued to encourage division.
“This is not the way a country will grow in peace and harmony,” he stated, urging politicians to prioritize the well-being of the nation over personal interests.
The Archbishop further condemned corruption, pointing to self-interest and greed as the root causes of the vice.
He reiterated his commitment to speaking out against corruption and urged leaders to act in the best interests of all citizens, not just their families or constituents.
In his message, Kivuva also touched on environmental conservation, urging Kenyans to protect the environment and assist the less fortunate.
He appealed to the youth to resist being manipulated by politicians to engage in acts of violence.
The Archbishop concluded by condemning human organ trafficking, emphasizing that while organ donation is acceptable after death through a will, deceiving young people for illegal organ trade was morally unacceptable.
“As an individual, you can say at the end of my life, when I have passed on and I don’t have life anymore, my heart can be used by somebody else—that is acceptable,” he said, advocating for ethical organ donation practices.
