Kindiki: Operation on religious criminals, not war against faithful

The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the task force that was established by President William Ruto to review and regulate frameworks governing religious organisations in Kenya will begin its public hearings tomorrow, the 5th of June 2023.

Kindiki, speaking at a church service where he joined the faithful at the Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) Sagana Town, Kirinyaga County, urged Kenyans to submit their views.

“I urge all Kenyans to candidly, honestly, and objectively submit their views to the 17-member team chaired by Rev. Mutava Musyimi.” Said Kindiki.

The CS note that the Government will not back down on the resolve to weed out all rogue preachers who are using the Holy scriptures to mislead, radicalise, and indoctrinate their followers.

Kindiki defended the Gov’t, saying the operation on criminals hiding behind religion is not a war against any faith or institution. “Crime knows no religion.”

The CS detailed that the third phase of exhumation of bodies at Shakahola forest commences tomorrow, Monday, 5th June 2023.

“Unfortunately, there are 22 mass graves that could contain multiple bodies. The search and rescue efforts continue uninterrupted with the multi-agency security team on the ground supported by aerial surveillance.” He said.

Adding, “At the same time, the security sector respects diversity of opinion on policy and political issues. However, the Government will not allow violent protests that culminate in looting, destruction of property, injuries on civilians and police officers, or loss of lives in the guise of expressing divergent opinion.”