Bishop asks State to scale up on security

By JACKLINE INYANJI and ALEX WAKHISI

UASIN GISHU COUNTY: Eldoret Diocese Catholic Bishop Cornelius Korir has advised the Government to scale up the budget for the security docket. Bishop Korir expressed dismay that churches were now forced to budget for paying security to secure worshippers. 

He observed that it was illogical for the various churches around the country to pay for security services that ought to be an integral role of the Government offered for free.

The prelate urged Kenyans to pray for wisdom among the various security forces safeguarding them during the Easter holiday.

“The country is currently suffering from insecurity and rampant road accidents, claiming the lives of Kenyans prematurely,” Bishop Korir said. 

“Let us pray that God removes the veil of darkness leading to more deaths on our road despite the implementation of new traffic rules because there appears to be another problem somewhere,” added the bishop.  He also prayed that farmers in the country are secured against crop diseases likely to diminish farmer’s returns like in the last few years for a guaranteed food security.

Meeanwhile, Kenyans have been urged to support the ongoing security operations in the country instead of blaming the Government for failure.

Bishop Simon Oketch of Anglican Church of Kenya Kakamega diocese asked citizens to provide information to the police concerning security issues.

“You should not blame the police when they fight terrorism; instead they should help them by providing relevant information because they protect all Kenyans,” said Oketch.

Catechist Francis Ouma of St Patrick Lufumbo Catholic Church clarified Easter as a time to remember the suffering Jesus Christ went through and this symbolises relation to mankind to reflect on their daily deeds.

His words were echoed by Bishop Nicholus Olumasai of Kakamega Fellowship Church who asked Christians to use Easter to serve Christ and not to mix it with other ceremonies like weddings.