Archbishop of Calvary Chosen Centre Church in Thika, Dr David Gakuyo Ngari, speaks to journalists outside his church. Photo/Lawrence Ongaro
By Lawrence Ongaro
Members of the public have been urged to exercise caution when choosing leaders in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
The Archbishop of Calvary Chosen Centre Church in Thika, Bishop Gakuyo Ngari, called on Kenyans across the country to pray for the nation so that it can be blessed with visionary leaders.
Bishop Ngari, who is also expected to contest the Thika parliamentary seat, said he has not yet fully decided which political party he will use during the election.
“I am still listening to the views of people at the grassroots level so that I can make a well-informed decision,” said the cleric.
However, he advised wananchi to elect suitable leaders based on their capabilities rather than political party affiliations.
“Many times, you find leaders buying tickets from certain parties even though they are not the people’s genuine choice, while more deserving leaders are sidelined,” he explained.
The bishop made the remarks during a church service held on Sunday, June 7, at Calvary Chosen Centre Church. He was accompanied by six aspiring Members of County Assembly (MCAs), who introduced themselves to the congregation while seeking support ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to the six aspirants, they will continue working alongside Bishop Ngari as they jointly seek votes from residents.
Some of the aspirants, all elderly men, noted that young people also deserve opportunities to participate in leadership positions.
Trust God and promote respectful politics
Bishop Ngari said that all those seeking leadership positions should place their trust in God because He alone grants authority and leadership.
He cited Romans 13, which teaches that everyone should respect those in authority because their power is ultimately granted by God.
“Therefore, all of us who are seeking leadership should depend on God in everything because He is the one who will determine who becomes a leader,” the bishop said.
He added that at a time when the country is facing many challenges, Kenyans should turn to God so that He may unite the nation.
More than 1,000 worshippers attended the prayer service and gathered in the church to listen to the Word of God.
Bishop Ngari previously contested the Thika parliamentary seat in the 2022 General Election, where he finished second behind the incumbent MP, Alice Ng’ang’a.
He said that failing once does not mean defeat and expressed confidence that Thika residents will this time elect a leader with vision.
The bishop also mentioned several leaders who had previously been prayed for at Calvary Chosen Centre Church.
Among them were former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and former Thika MP Patrick “Jungle” Wainaina.
He called on all leaders seeking elective positions across the country to remain humble while campaigning and condemned the use of abusive language and insults in political discourse.
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