Faith Leaders Warn Kenya Kwanza Against Betraying Public Trust

 Reporting by James Mutua 

Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association Chairman Apostle Peter Manyuru addressing the media in Nairobi on Saturday. 

The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association (PVK), a coalition of interdenominational Pentecostal churches, has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Kwanza administration as it marks three years in office, accusing it of falling short on key promises in the economy, healthcare, housing, education, and governance.

Speaking in Nairobi on Saturday, PVK Chairman Apostle Peter Manyuru said that while the government had made progress in some areas, most of its core pledges remain unfulfilled.

On the economy, PVK acknowledged initial “commendable measures” such as stabilizing the shilling, easing commodity prices, and rolling out the Hustler Fund. However, Apostle Manyuru noted that citizens are now “left to their own means,” weighed down by high taxation and rising public debt. He cautioned that unless the government refocuses on alleviating the “economic plight of Wanjiku,” it risks eroding public confidence.

The association also faulted the replacement of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) with the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying the new scheme faces “systemic issues, inadequate funding, and corruption.” PVK urged stronger support for informal sector workers and increased investment in health facilities.

On housing, PVK praised the government’s “visible and impressive” progress but raised concerns about transparency in allocation. “It still remains unclear how and which cadre of Kenyans will access and own these houses,” Apostle Manyuru said.

The education sector, PVK argued, is hampered by delayed capitation, ghost schools, mismanaged resources, and looming strikes in universities. The association called on the Ministry of Education to handle the sector with “care, diligence, and responsibility.”

Turning to governance, PVK said the administration has failed to deliver on its pledge to curb corruption and misuse of office. The group criticized a controversial Bill in the Senate seeking to extend presidential and parliamentary term limits, warning it “will only lead to more unrest, protests, and destabilization of the country,” despite President William Ruto’s distancing himself from the proposal.

“Leaders should stop paying lip service and turn words and promises into action, with the understanding that the next elections are just around the corner and Kenyans will soon have a chance to hold them to account,” Apostle Manyuru concluded.


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