Mudavadi calls on bishops to broker dialogue, end political tensions
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged religious leaders in Kenya to facilitate dialogue between political rivals to prevent violence. He emphasized that peace is a critical economic asset that protects national infrastructure.
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Highlights the role of religious institutions in maintaining political stability and economic security in East Africa.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi s peaking on during the opening of the 21st Annual Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) Plenary Assembly at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on July 20, 2026/ SCREENGRAB
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on bishops and other religious leaders to help bring Kenya's political rivals to the negotiating table.
Mudavadi said dialogue remains the most effective way of ending violence and preserving peace.
Speaking on Monday during the opening of the 21st Annual Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) Plenary Assembly at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Mudavadi urged the clergy to use their moral authority to promote reconciliation and national unity.
He said religious leaders have a critical role in helping conflicting political sides find common ground before disagreements escalate into violence.
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