A video of a Nairobi-based pastor admonishing President Kenyatta over his approach in the fight against COVID-19 has gone viral online.
Bishop Peter Ambuka of PEFA Kahawa West said President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga are to blame for the third wave of COVID-19 in the country.
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“As soon as the curve started to flatten in 2020, we thought our lives would resume back to normal, then you and your brother Raila restarted the BBI reggae and embarked on crisscrossing the country in utter disregard of the laid down COVID-19 protocols issued by your government.”
“Mr. President, you are to blame for this third wave and the buck stops with you. Unfortunately, it’s the common mwananchi who has to suffer for it. And you continue to live a lavish lifestyle thanks to the taxes we continue to pay even as we lose our sources of income,” said Ambuka.
He faulted Uhuru’s decision to order a cessation of movement into and out of Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kajiado counties, saying the move will only delay the spread of the virus but not limit it.
“Dear Mr. President, do you really have a strategy for fighting this pandemic or your only strategy is lockdowns and curfews?”
“Mr. President, I expected that you would initiate a massive testing and vaccination program that would reach the inhabitants of all these five counties,” he added.
The cleric further accused Kenyatta of lacking respect for the church since the start of the pandemic last year, saying it was wrong to group places of worship together with bars.
“Last year when Health CS Kagwe was announcing the closure of churches, he insulted the leaders of these churches by leaving the bars open which later became the super spreaders. We as church leaders were surprised to hear that churches have been grouped with bars and have been closed. Mr. President this is a show of lack of respect for churches and contempt for the same, how can you compare churches with bars?” he posed.
Ambuka said he chose to address the President via social media because the head of state is unreachable and inaccessible.
“I’m doing this via social media because, in Kenya, there’s no way you can reach the President even though we are his employers and that should not be the case because they need to know what we’re going through,” he stated.
Hind sight is always 20/20…
Hind sight is always 20/20. Let the man of the cloth show us evidence such as video,or print where he went on offense when Uhuru relaxed the covid 19 protocol.
Actually Iam not sure what more Uhuru could have done.He took a gamble due to business community pressure and lost.But remember, your flock is not listening.Just like you tell them to not fornicate steal,lie,cheat,but they still do it. Uhuru told wananchi to please police themselves,and abide by covid 19 “protective procedures”. They did not listen.
If they cannot not listen to you,Man of God,how will they listen to a politician?
Let’s start by fixing your flock first,and see how far the ripple effect will reach.
Money is beginning to dry up…
Money is beginning to dry up and so the preacher got to confuse the followers so they can keep sending him sandaka! Uhuru has done a lot to prevent the spread of covid19! Maybe you the preacher dude should move to TZ and see how Magufuli left the country barely with no plan to fight Covid! Folks are just talking to talk but have nothing to show for the dirty talk!
Uhuru is a good dynasties
Uhuru is a good dynasties
UHURU is not RACIST like…
UHURU is not RACIST like most
Good dynasties
Surely Uhuru is a down to…
Surely Uhuru is a down to earth type guy! He is so cool to a point Martha Karua is jealous!
She wishes she had uhuru’s manly looks to complement her ugly mad looking face! Karua has never laughed a day in her earthly life! All she knows I demand stuff like Uhuru will waste his time for Karua!
Let the truth be told. You…
Let the truth be told. You’ve spoken for many….thank you-
With or without Bars:…
With or without Bars: Churches (and its members) are the 1st supposed to Shelter or Hunker down (stay Indoors) than any other Places or People “until this Plague is Past”(the Passover).
@ Guest1 unfortunately…
@ Guest1 unfortunately closing bars is plugging the pressure valve for men.Bars offer a solace from nagging,an pestering wives.Iam not advocating for bars to open,but to merely point out that without equitable replacement,things in the homestead will crumble.This has manifested through increased domestic violence,and increased immorality,such as some men having incestuous relationships.
If this is the same $ Guest1,who loves to attack luhya men,what alternative do you offer to the closing of bars? Certainly you are not telling these notorious luhya men to frequent the sexy neighbor’s house with abottle of wine.? I also know you are achristian.Please dont tell them to pray.If prayers worked,covid 19 would be long gone.What say you?
@ Guest1 unfortunately…
@ Guest1 unfortunately closing bars is plugging the pressure valve for men.Bars offer a solace from nagging,an pestering wives.Iam not advocating for bars to open,but to merely point out that without equitable replacement,things in the homestead will crumble.This has manifested through increased domestic violence,and increased immorality,such as some men having incestuous relationships.
If this is the same $ Guest1,who loves to attack luhya men,what alternative do you offer to the closing of bars? Certainly you are not telling these notorious luhya men to frequent the sexy neighbor’s house with abottle of wine.? I also know you are achristian.Please dont tell them to pray.If prayers worked,covid 19 would be long gone.What say you?
The prophets, bishops …
The prophets, bishops . pastors is a joke. some of them hire classes for churches and even at these trying times they overcrowd and spend hours and hours from 9am – 4pm and imagine the age does not matter children to old citizens .the only interest is the 10% they pocket some of them the husband and wife are bishop/ Pastor or prophetess. they are saved moment they step in the door of the church when they come out they are no longer sister & brother in crime but worse
Someone has spoken!
Someone has spoken!
What did he speak luo old…
What did he speak luo old lady!? Don’t mess around and make Uhuru not to say Raila tosha! We are trying to give you a first president and we can take that back very quickly should you keep acting like a dwarf!!
You kind of concern me with your tribalism! Tyranny of numbers count here! We got still got the numbers; damn it!
I agree with leaders hearing…
I agree with leaders hearing from the constituents. But these types of leaders (Pastors) are also to blame. If you want the largest audience, use Swahili. Second, what became of the log in your eye-just check the people surrounding him. No masks, no six feet distance. Is this one of the prophets? Did he prophesy about this pandemic? Any prophesy on when it will end? With a few exceptions, most of these pastors are business people. Lock down cuts down customers!
Get vaccinated, wear a mask, keep 6 feet distance when possible, and constantly wash your hands!
Good word from pastor…
Good word from pastor. Lockdown bec the rich are dying and Raila tested +ve is not a solution. Enforce protocols and stop mass activities like rallies for months. Church can be masked and 6 ft apart.
Wanasiasa wanafaa kuchagua…
Wanasiasa wanafaa kuchagua kua wananchi kwa kutumia korona au njaa.
I have to respect the man of…
I have to respect the man of the cloth. He spoke the truth. Uhuru may be a good leader but he’s failing on the covid control. Then you have Raila and Ruto who have been constantly campaigning non stop. They don’t care about the people, it’s all about their political aspirations. I’m glad someone called out these leaders. People in kenya are suffering and need help. Step up Mr President.
Nonsense. They are pissed…
Nonsense. They are pissed SADAKA is gone. Mafi hao.
It is biblical to pay…
It is biblical to pay pastors and all in ministry from offerings. They labor for souls.
Well stated son! Wanekosa…
Well stated son! Wanekosa kondoo wa kula na kudanganya. Sadaka za bure hamna!!!!! These so called men of God have conned so many people for so long. Churches are just that businesses. You don’t have to congregate in masses in a building to worship. Even the bible says when two or more are gathered in my name, He blesses them…so you can worship in your house with your family members or by yourself!!!!!
Inaonekana ya kwamba, huyu…
Inaonekana ya kwamba, huyu ndugu yetu Ambuka hajasoma bibilia yake vizuri. Ukisoma bibilia kwa makini, na kutumia akili uliyopewa na MWUMBAJI MKUU baada ya kuzaliwa, utaona ya kwamba hakuna sababu au haja ya kwenda kanisani.
Nakuomba usome Matayo 6: 6-8. Inasema,
“…Matthew 6:6-8
New International Version
6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
Kw hiyo, nakuomba Ndugu Ambuka ufuate kanuni zilizotolewa na Mwana wa Mariamu na Yusufu (Yeshiva) juu ya taratibu ya sala.