“How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?” – Habakkuk 1:2
We, the Executive Committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya, have come together at Jumuia Conference and Country Home in Limuru to reflect, pray, and mourn for our beloved nation. With heavy hearts, we write this letter, weighed down by the pain, fear, and injustice that permeate every corner of Kenya.
Our country is teetering on the brink of collapse. The staggering youth unemployment, growing inequality, and pervasive poverty are creating a generation that feels utterly hopeless. Meanwhile, corruption flourishes as the elite vie for political power, while our public institutions crumble under the weight of fiscal mismanagement, excessive taxation, and soaring debt.
Things are made even worse by state-sponsored abductions, torture, and killings of young people during protests. This isn’t governance; it’s terror. We stand in solidarity with the grieving families and pray for healing for the injured. To the youth: stay strong in your pursuit of justice. To the clergy: let’s dedicate June 29, 2025, to pray for our youth and support those affected.
NCCK executive committee meeting: Key Resolutions
We are deeply troubled by the threats to democracy, including the manipulation of the IEBC appointment process and attempts to undermine the Supreme Court. These actions betray the very spirit of our Constitution and put the 2027 elections at risk. We demand transparency, independence, and respect for court decisions.
Kenya’s economy is in dire straits. The government is taxing citizens beyond what is bearable while proposing unrealistic budgets. Our leaders must put an end to waste and corruption and instead focus on promoting manufacturing and supporting small businesses. We cannot continue to live in poverty created by our own government.
The so-called political “empowerment drives” are nothing but a mockery—mere token handouts that insult the dignity of Kenyans. True empowerment comes from sound policy, education, and effective service delivery, not from coins tossed at the desperate.
It’s disheartening to see Kenya being accused of backing armed conflicts in Sudan and the DRC. This stands in stark contrast to our proud legacy of peace and neutrality. As Proverbs 26:27 reminds us, “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it.”
We urge churches to uphold their role as sacred spaces—untouched by political agendas. Let God’s house be a sanctuary of prayer, not a place for self-serving interests.
Let’s come together in prayer and action. May justice be our guiding light and protector.
May God show mercy to Kenya.
