In Mombasa, Martin Kivuva, Chair of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, led a multitude of Catholic faithful from Our Lady of Africa Church, stressing the imperative of dialogue between the government and the doctors’ union to resolve the ongoing strike disrupting access to medical care.
Kivuva emphasized the significance of dialogue, urging the government to engage constructively. He underscored the need for hospitals to return to normalcy with adequate medical supplies and staff, emphasizing the value of life.
In Nakuru, Catholic Bishop Cleophas Oseso called upon the government to address the issue of banditry in the North Rift, drawing from Jesus’s message of peace.
Expressing concern for affected communities, Oseso urged concerted efforts towards lasting peace, highlighting the responsibility of the government in ensuring the security of its citizens.
Similar sentiments reverberated across various regions. In Kiambu County, Anglican Church clergy emphasized the importance of love among Kenyans, while in Nyeri, Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria led a procession in Embu County.
Reflecting on the significance of Palm Sunday, Muheria encouraged youth to embody hope for a better tomorrow.
Additionally, in Kisii County, Catholics were encouraged to remain united and advocate for peace and goodwill.
In Molo, leaders were urged to embrace humility in leadership, with clergy emphasizing the importance of serving those in need.
As Christians marked Palm Sunday, the waving of palm branches symbolized Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion a week later.
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