Ruto Responds To Catholic Bishops: Be Factual

President William Ruto has responded to the Catholic Bishops who on Thursday, November 14 laid waste to his government in a terse speech that drew the country's attention, and even amongst the political class.

This is after the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) boldly accused President Ruto's administration of broken promises and failing to listen to Kenyans' grievances.

Ruto while responding to the bishops during his speech at the Tangaza University asked members of the clergy to be wary of what they open on in the public domain, joining government officials who had slammed the bishops for spreading disinformation.

Addressing the congregation, President Ruto acknowledged his close ties with the catholic fraternity, adding that some of his children went to catholic schools.

Ruto went ahead to advise the clergy to stop the criticism and work closely with the government towards the progress of the nation. "I want to ask leaders and clergy to work together towards a nation we can all be proud of and even as we engage in public discourse, which is important to Kenyans," President Ruto commented.

"We must be careful to be factual lest we become victims of the things we accuse others of doing, I know you know what I mean."

President Ruto's sentiments came barely hours after the KCCB bishops turned on his government, expressing its appallment for the blatant recurring incidents of reported abductions, disappearances, torture and killings of Kenyans.

They also lamented the increasing murder of women, all of which have caused great consternation, anger and disgust.

"Many families are still grappling with the loss of their children who were brutally killed, injured, or went missing following what is referred to as "GenZ demonstrations" in June 2024. Many of these victims raised concerns about rampant corruption within and outside the government. Who is abducting these people, and is the Government unable to stop these abductions and killings?" they sternly posed.

They reminded the government of its duty to protect the life of every human person in Kenya in line with the Constitution of Kenya regulations in Article 26 and to lead by example in terms of following the law.

The bishops particularly took fault with the unkept promises by President Ruto's government, stating that the culture of lies is swiftly replacing the integrity and respect that Kenyans deserve.

"Basically, it seems that truth does not exist, and if it does, it is only what the Government says. Unfortunately, it seems that the Kenyans have helplessly tolerated the lies told to them constantly by the politicians.

"Kenyans must learn not to applaud or validate the lies that the politicians tell them but rather must resolve to seek and be led by the truth," they added.