National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has refuted claims of a rift between politicians and religious leaders, asserting that both groups share the same mission of serving Kenyans.
Speaking during a Christmas mass at St. Kizito Catholic Church in Kabuchai, Bungoma County, Wetang’ula emphasized the need for collaboration rather than conflict between secular and religious leadership.
“There is no competition between secular leadership and the religious community. We are all serving the same people and should work together in harmony,” he said.
His remarks followed criticism from religious leaders toward President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to fulfill promises made during the 2017 elections. The tensions escalated recently when the Catholic Church declined a Sh5 million donation from the President.
Wetang’ula insisted that cooperation between the political and religious sectors is essential and should not be a matter of debate.
In addition to addressing the perceived tensions, the Speaker urged drivers to follow traffic rules during the festive season to reduce road accidents.
Bungoma Senator David Wakoli echoed this concern, calling on traffic police to enforce strict regulations against reckless drivers.
“In recent days, many lives have been lost on our roads due to driver negligence. Traffic police must take decisive action against violators,” said Wakoli.
Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga also weighed in, urging passengers to hold drivers accountable for unsafe driving.
“Do not sit in a vehicle and allow a careless driver to endanger your life,” he advised.
