NAIROBI, Kenya – The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have criticized political leaders for failing to address public concerns and uphold their constitutional duties.
SUPKEM Chairperson Al Hajj Hassan Ole Naado, speaking on Citizen TV, expressed disappointment in Kenya’s political class, accusing them of abandoning their electorate for personal gain.
“If today we had a functional Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the number of MPs in line to be recalled would be historically high,” Naado said.
He attributed this inaction to the absence of a credible electoral body that could enable such decisions.
Naado decried how party politics and the high cost of campaigns have corrupted the nation’s leadership.
He explained that many politicians prioritize recouping campaign expenditures over serving their constituents, leading to a disconnect between elected officials and the people.
“This is why you cannot predict Kenyan politicians,” Naado said. “Where they stand today may not be where they stand tomorrow—it depends on the situation and their personal benefits.”
Despite his critique, Naado lauded the 2010 Constitution for providing tools for accountability and commended Kenya’s youth for pushing back against failed leadership.
“Gen Zs have shown us that direct governance is possible. They are standing on their own and demanding action from those in power,” he added.
Meanwhile, NCCK Chairperson Rev. Elias Otieno Agola echoed these sentiments, accusing Parliament of becoming a rubber stamp for the Executive instead of being the voice of the people.
“We are calling on citizens to hold MPs accountable. They were elected to represent the people, not to serve personal or partisan interests,” Agola said.
The NCCK also took aim at the politicization of church donations.
“Politicians are welcome to worship, but their financial contributions should not be used to market their political ambitions,” Agola declared, emphasizing that places of worship should not be platforms for political posturing.
The NCCK further criticized MPs for enacting what it termed oppressive laws, arguing that the legislature has betrayed its oversight mandate.
“Instead of speaking for the people, they are making laws that harm them. This state is unsustainable,” the council said in a statement.
Both organizations called on Kenyans to resist blindly following political narratives and to seek truth from their leaders.
“The challenges we face as a country stem from our tendency to believe narratives premised on lies and falsehoods,” NCCK warned.
SUPKEM Chairperson Al Hajj Hassan Ole Naado, speaking on Citizen TV, expressed disappointment in Kenya’s political class, accusing them of abandoning their electorate for personal gain.
“If today we had a functional Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the number of MPs in line to be recalled would be historically high,” Naado said.
He attributed this inaction to the absence of a credible electoral body that could enable such decisions.
Naado decried how party politics and the high cost of campaigns have corrupted the nation’s leadership.
He explained that many politicians prioritize recouping campaign expenditures over serving their constituents, leading to a disconnect between elected officials and the people.
“This is why you cannot predict Kenyan politicians,” Naado said. “Where they stand today may not be where they stand tomorrow—it depends on the situation and their personal benefits.”
Despite his critique, Naado lauded the 2010 Constitution for providing tools for accountability and commended Kenya’s youth for pushing back against failed leadership.
“Gen Zs have shown us that direct governance is possible. They are standing on their own and demanding action from those in power,” he added.
Meanwhile, NCCK Chairperson Rev. Elias Otieno Agola echoed these sentiments, accusing Parliament of becoming a rubber stamp for the Executive instead of being the voice of the people.
“We are calling on citizens to hold MPs accountable. They were elected to represent the people, not to serve personal or partisan interests,” Agola said.
The NCCK also took aim at the politicization of church donations.
“Politicians are welcome to worship, but their financial contributions should not be used to market their political ambitions,” Agola declared, emphasizing that places of worship should not be platforms for political posturing.
The NCCK further criticized MPs for enacting what it termed oppressive laws, arguing that the legislature has betrayed its oversight mandate.
“Instead of speaking for the people, they are making laws that harm them. This state is unsustainable,” the council said in a statement.
Both organizations called on Kenyans to resist blindly following political narratives and to seek truth from their leaders.
“The challenges we face as a country stem from our tendency to believe narratives premised on lies and falsehoods,” NCCK warned.
