Pentecostal Voice of Kenya warns of worsening corruption, lawlessness in Kenya
The group pressed for accountability on the alleged bribes highlighted by the president, calling for arrests and prosecutions.
The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya (PVK) has raised concern over what it describes as worsening corruption and increasing lawlessness in the country, saying the government’s inaction is placing national security at risk as the 2027 elections draw closer.
The church welcomed President William Ruto’s call for probes into bribery claims in Parliament but challenged him to go beyond words and deliver action.
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PVK Chairperson Apostle Peter Manyuru on Saturday said the president’s statements on graft will remain empty if no decisive measures follow.
“When it comes to the president’s recent stance against corruption and pilferage of public resources, such tough talk isn’t new. More often, it is not followed up with actions. PVK notes with a lot of concern the recent trend of hiring goons to settle scores and terrorise real or perceived opponents,” he said.
The group pressed for accountability on the alleged bribes highlighted by the president, calling for arrests and prosecutions.
“We want to see heads rolling and people arrested, those who received the Sh10 million he (president) was talking about. It seems he knows those who received it,” Manyuru added.
The church also spoke strongly against political violence, citing the disturbances that occurred during the return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
It noted that journalists were assaulted and supporters attacked while the state stood by.
“On hooliganism, as a church, we are here to petition the government; you have a duty to protect us. The interior CS, don’t threaten, bite. We need to see the journalists who were beaten, since you know who beat them,” Manyuru said.
The chaotic scenes saw Gachagua’s convoy pelted with stones and crude weapons by armed youth, leaving people injured and vehicles damaged.
Witnesses said the violence happened in full view of police officers who failed to restore order or shield those under attack.
PVK cautioned that the use of gangs to disrupt political events and intimidate opponents is a dangerous pattern that must be stopped.
The church urged the government to firmly deal with perpetrators of corruption and violence, saying silence will only encourage further lawlessness.
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