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Evangelical church leaders call for national convention to address Kenya's problems

Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Chairman Bishop Philip Kitoto

Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Chairman Bishop Philip Kitoto (centre) with Bishop Geoffrey Njuguna (left) and Bishop Michael Adipo at a past event.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The Evangelicals highlighted concerns in healthcare, education, the economy and other sectors.
  • On education, they decried underfunding of junior secondary schools and the high cost of university education.
  • They have urged President Ruto to gazette a two or three-day national convention led by eminent Kenyans to dialogue and re-set the nation.

The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has urged the government to convene a three-day national convention to address critical issues affecting the country.

The EAK highlighted concerns in healthcare, education, the economy, governance, human rights, and national cohesion. They criticised delays in healthcare payments under NHIF, the rushed implementation of reforms, and corruption in procurement.