What the church must do to regain its moral compass and win hearts

President William Ruto after a meeting with Igembe Pastors Network from Meru, led by Bishop Sammy Festus at State House, Nairobi. on December 13, 2024. [PCS]

When Gen Z said, "Occupy the Church," there was initial confusion as to why they targeted the church. But now, it is clear. In recent weeks, the church has begun to regain its sense of purpose and reclaim its rightful space in society.

However, its tenants -namely, politicians- are proving stubborn to evict. Some have openly declared they will not be advised and will continue engaging with the church as usual. These declarations dismissively challenge church's policy of rejecting political donations, exposing a transactional relationship where repeated giving seemed to buy them influence akin to shareholding. This has allowed them to stay embedded even when morally disqualified.