Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya Archbishop Hubertus van Megen called for individual interrogation as the Gen Z called for justice and freedom for all.
"Ask yourself where do you stand in all this. Would you be ready to give your life for justice and peace in this country? Where do you belong? Christians or Catholics are not disconnected from the events of these days and in fact, the church should not be disconnected," said Megen.
"Even after the initial hesitation at Holy Family Basilica when it had closed its gate so that protestors could not enter, however, on Tuesday it opened its gates so that people could receive water, wash their faces and so that the wounded could be treated at the field hospital that had been set up at the compound," he explained yesterday.
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) called on its member churches across the country to observe a moment of silence for the departed souls.
The NCCK have already issued guidelines on ministering to political leaders, saying politicians are welcome to attend the churches for worship like all other members who are non-politicians.
The guidelines, however state that the sanctity of the altar should be maintained by only allowing worship practices and that the clergy should provide guidance to politicians who attend church-led functions to prevent politicking.
"Politicians should be encouraged to address people or media outside the worship sanctuary. Any monetary contributions by politicians should be treated the same as offerings by all other members, and should not have any funfair or be announced," reads the guidelines contained in a statement.
Religious leaders are to desist from endorsing or opposing politicians or political parties to maintain an objective voice of the church and to avoid exaggerated recognition of political leaders who attend the services to prevent projecting a higher level of importance than the other members of the church.
"The clergy should, on behalf of the congregation, raise any issue of concern with the politicians who attend services as relates to their areas of responsibility. Heads of churches to maintain oneness of purpose and ensure these guidelines are followed in their different congregations," states the statement.
The NCCK, led by General Secretary, Canon Chris Kinyanjui, said the youth have come out to exercise their right to peaceful picketing as they enhance their participation in the national agenda. He demanded that the State stops curtailing this right.
He also urged stopping of abductions and clandestine arrests while announcing that NCCK member churches are marking seven days of mourning to remember and honour the young heroes who died as they exercised their right to participate in governance of the nation, the culmination of which will be in memorial services on July 7.
The Legion Maria of African Church Mission condemned police brutality, saying their highhandedness is unnecessary and uncalled for.
"Kenya is guided by the Constitution that describes it as a democracy with her citizens having rights and freedoms to express their frustrations when they feel the government is not listening to their grievances," said Legion's general secretary, Rev Wycliffe Nyaperah.
Politicians were on Sunday conspicuously missing in the front rows of churches, amid warning from restless Gen Z to keep off the pulpit.
The Gen Z pressure against elected leaders has also led to cancellation of several church fundraisers lined up over the weekend.
"De-platform politicians in churches. Do not allow any politician to speak in your church. We shall observe a moment of silence for five minutes for our murdered comrades," the Gen Z said in their posters, which outlined a series of this week's events.
Away from monitoring the pulpit, the Gen Zs on Sunday lit candles at Nairobi's Jeevanjee gardens ahead of tomorrow, which they have declared a public holiday in honour of those killed during last week's street demonstrations.
"Tuesday, July 2...occupy everywhere. A public holiday, all Kenyans of all ages in solidarity shall occupy all major roads in the country and sit down," reads a poster circulated on social media platforms.