Former Cabinet Minister Maina Kamanda. Photo/Handout
By Newsflash Reporter
Former Cabinet Minister Maina Kamanda has launched a scathing attack on a section of evangelical church leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy and contributing to the country’s deepening political and social challenges.
Speaking during the burial of his aunt at Nyakinyua village in Leshau Pondo ward, Ndaragwa constituency, Nyandarua County on Saturday, April 11, Kamanda, who also serves as chairman of eminent persons in the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), expressed outrage at the conduct of some clergy during the requiem mass of the late Ol Kaou MP, David Kiaraho, on Saturday, April 7.
Clergy accused of betrayal
Kamanda did not hold back in his criticism, pointing to what he described as blatant double standards and opportunism among certain church leaders.
“A section of the clergy has contributed to the problems facing this country. I was at the burial of the late Kiaraho, but I was appalled by the level of hypocrisy among some clergy – especially evangelical churches.”
He added: “Some bishops are my friends and I will not mention their names because they visit me at my home.”
According to Kamanda, some clergy have been privately seeking assistance from political leaders to gain access to influential figures, only to later disregard those same leaders once they achieve their goals.
“Some clergy requests us [leaders] to help them access certain political figures. However, when they were at the high table with President William Ruto, they can’t even acknowledge the leaders who helped them access those political personalities.”
“They wouldn’t mention them because they had been called and given money…they were directed not to mention those leaders. That trend is worsening the situation of our country.”
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Kamanda further alluded that some church leaders went as far as seeking private engagements with the President for personal gain.
“I even saw clergy requesting to have a private meeting with the President at the State House. Those are the ones betraying the church,” said Kamanda.
During the requiem mass, some clergy notably avoided acknowledging DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, despite his presence at the event.
Political undercurrents and warnings
Beyond the clergy, Kamanda revisited his long-standing political differences with President Ruto, claiming he had foreseen challenges in the President’s leadership style years ago.
“Even when he [Ruto] united with Uhuru Kenyatta in 2013, I had objected. God had showed me that he is a serpent to harm our children.”
He also touched on the issue of tribal politics, arguing that the Kikuyu community continues to be unfairly.
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“When you hear anyone being referred to as tribal, it is you, the Kikuyu community. No one else. Even during Moi’s time, it was the Kikuyu community being referred as tribalists.”
Kamanda used the platform to rally support for Gachagua, praising him for what he described as courage in confronting political forces.
“Remain united. Don’t accept to be divided along party lines. We now have our party, DCP,” said Kamanda.
He went further to suggest that without Gachagua’s presence in the political arena, the country could risk prolonged leadership similar to that of Yoweri Museveni.
“Remain united. Don’t accept to be divided along party lines. We now have our party, DCP,” he reiterated.
Local leadership and 2027 ambitions
The burial ceremony also provided a platform for local leaders to address residents, with Leshau Pondo MCA Gathungu Kamau expressing gratitude for the support he has received over two terms in office.
The MCA is eyeing the Ndaragwa parliamentary seat in 2027.
“We have achieved so much development in this ward. However, I believe we can achieve more, where our children can pay as little as Sh500 in secondary schools, have good roads and strong electricity connection, because such has been achieved by other MPs. It is achievable!” he said
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