Letter to Church Leaders Hosting President Ruto in Nyahururu
Dear Respected Church Leaders,
As you prepare to welcome President William Ruto to your service tomorrow at ACK Nyahururu, we, the faithful and concerned citizens of Kenya, reach out to you with heavy hearts and a plea rooted deeply in our shared faith and humanity
The Church has always stood as a beacon of hope and moral clarity. In these tumultuous times, your role becomes even more critical. The history of the Church’s involvement in politics is as old as the institution itself. From the days of the early Christians who spoke against the tyranny of their rulers, to the present, where the Church is often seen as a sanctuary for the oppressed, your voice matters profoundly.
Yet, we must also acknowledge a troubling trend: the infiltration of political money into our sacred spaces. Leaders like Oscar Sudi have notoriously funnelled millions into church coffers. These funds, often tainted by corruption and graft, buy silence and favour rather than fostering a community grounded in truth and righteousness. Proverbs 29:4 reminds us, “By justice, a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.”
The Bible is replete with lessons on justice, fairness, and leadership. Micah 6:8 calls us to “act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” This is not merely a call to individual piety but a mandate for societal justice. As you stand before President Ruto, let the words of our faith guide you. Challenge him to lead with integrity, to govern with justice, and to remember the sacred duty he has to protect and uplift all Kenyans.
In 1 Chronicles 11:22–24, we read about Benaiah, a valiant warrior who performed great deeds of bravery. Benaiah’s story is one of courage, not only in the face of physical danger but in standing up for what is right and just. As you welcome President Ruto, may you find the courage of Benaiah to speak truth to power. Remember the plight of your congregants and the millions of Kenyans who stand to suffer greatly under the proposed Finance Bill.
Consider the disabled, who will struggle to afford the necessary tools and gadgets to live with dignity. Reflect on the burden that will fall upon women and mothers, especially with the increase in taxes on essential items like sanitary pads. James 1:27 tells us, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” We must protect the most vulnerable among us.
Greed is a powerful and destructive force. The Bible warns us time and again about the perils of greed and the importance of humility. Proverbs 15:27 states, “The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.” As church leaders, you are in a unique position to discourage the government from acting with greed and arrogance. Remind them that the people protesting in the streets are not just statistics or opponents — they are their children, their brothers and sisters.
We mourn for the lives lost, like Rex Masai and Evans Kiratu, whose blood cries out for justice. The Bible calls parents to protect their children, not harm them. Ephesians 6:4 urges, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
As we come together in prayer, let us remember the fallen, the injured, the threatened, the weary, the traumatized, and the grieving. We pray for all those whose courage is running low and for those who continue to stand against this cause, even in the face of great adversity.
Lord, we lift up the medics who care for the injured, the businesses that support the movement, the people mobilizing and shouting online, and the patriots in the diaspora. Give them strength and resolve to continue their fight until our beloved Kenya is free from the shackles of corruption and poor leadership.
We also pray for those who oppose us. Matthew 5:44 teaches us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. We ask for their hearts to be softened and their eyes to be opened to the pain and suffering of their fellow Kenyans.
Dear church leaders, your voices are powerful. As you stand before President Ruto tomorrow, remember the biblical call to justice, fairness, and protection of the vulnerable. May you be guided by the teachings of Christ, the courage of Benaiah, and the unwavering commitment to the well-being of your congregation and all Kenyans.
We entrust you with this sacred duty and pray for your strength and wisdom.
In faith and solidarity,
The Youth of Kenya
