Lately, we have witnessed persistent efforts of trying to fund churches and other religious institutions for political mileage and this has become so rampant that the public is irked to the point of demonstrating against it. The politicos engaging in this have resorted to name calling and associating dissenters with the devil, just because they have been called out and told to focus on what they were elected for.
Clearly, the politicians furthering this agenda are disconnected from how Kenyans feel and what our laws clearly state.
Article 8 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) establishes Kenya as a secular state, ensuring there shall be no state religion. Under Article 32, every individual is granted the freedom to practice their faith without interference. However, this freedom does not permit anyone to impose their religious beliefs on others or misuse public funds to establish religious sanctuaries. Such actions contradict the principles of a secular state and the trust placed in elected leaders.
Kenyans elected leaders to serve the public interest, not to advance personal or religious agendas using state resources.
This separation of religion and state is crucial for maintaining unity and equality in a diverse society.
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