Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Raila Odinga Sunday, December 25, launched an onslaught on a section of church leaders, accusing them of taking sides in politics. While speaking during a Christmas service in Siaya County, Raila revisited the Bomas fracas witnessed during the declaration of the August 9 election, arguing that the position taken by church leadership could have played a factor in the outcome. Police officers intervene after a fracas at the Bomas of Kenya during the announcement of the election results on Monday, August 15. Am not giving blanket criticism against the church, but we have seen for example church leaders associating themselves with injustices of our country,” he added. "The church should play a neutral, prophetic, balanced and truthful role in order to provide a true spiritual direction for the country.

Source: Daily Nation December 26, 2022 11:08 UTC