KENYA: Bishops statement following attacks on two Churches in Northern Kenya
These unjustifiable acts of violence being continuously meted out on Kenyans including women and children have not only resulted in the loss of innocent lives but also created a sense of insecurity among Christians and all peace loving Kenyans.
While reaffirming our belief that this is not a religious war, we are disturbed that the attacks were carried out in Christian churches. As Kenya Episcopal Conference, we ask all Kenyans to work towards promoting peaceful coexistence.
While calling on all Kenyans to remain vigilant and cooperate with the security agencies and other authorities to ensure their security is guaranteed, we remind them that fighting terrorism, extremism and insecurity is not just for the security agencies but the duty of each and every Kenyan because terrorists and criminals operate amongst us.
We also ask the government and specifically the security agencies to deeply interrogate the country’s security situation, evaluate past decisions, carry out thorough investigations and chart a way forward that ensures the security of all Kenyans.
We send our condolence to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones in the tragic incident and pray for a quick recovery of those who are nursing injuries.
To Bishop Silas Yego of the African Inland Church and Bishop Paul Darmanin, Bishop of the Catholic diocese of Garissa, we send our condolences and assure them of our closeness to them during these difficult moments.
May God Bless Kenya and protect us from further calamities.
Chairman
