As leaders and other stakeholders try to seek for better ways to solve problems of increased cases of femicide, corruption,and lack of good governance, religious leaders in Uasin Gishu are appealing for visible action from those in power.
The clergy have also emphasized the need to build and enhance a foundation for a good society where women are not targeted because of their gender.
Led by William Gituku and Lilian Kinuthia, the church leaders expressed the urgent need to enhance availability and access to services offering protection to women and girls and empowering them with necessary life skills on how to detect such threats early to reduce the risk of femicide and other harm.
Speaking in Eldoret at the Ayub Kinywa PCEA church during a rites of initiation ceremony to mark the passage to maturity of over 100 boys and girls, the church leaders emphasised the importance of transparency, ethics and accountability in governance and an open and honest political system to help foster public trust and ensure key decisions are made in the peoples best interests.
“The skills we teach during the programme set them up for success as adults.Parenting has to involve training children to become successful, respectful, responsible adults ,while also focussing on building a strong relationship that will last a lifetime,” Kituku said.
“Adherence to acceptable moral standards,instilling of values and good principles plays a crucial part in enhancing good governance and besides fostering fairness in society,” he added.
Edoret clergy advise on safe circumcision
In addition, the clerfy urged every member of society to stick to good practices of hygiene, seek professional medical practitioners services to end cases of botched circumcision and deaths of boys.
Speaking on Saturday during the wedding ceremony of William and Lorna Sawe at RCEA Chemaluk Church in Sergoit Ward, Moiben Sub County, Kapkea urged men to take the lead in protecting women.
“As children become adults they begin to realize that the world doesn’t revolve around them and it’s sometimes difficult for them to cope if not well prepared for adulthood. It is therefore important to help them understand the world,and that their actions have consequences,” Mrs Kinuthia explained.
The boys and girls said they had gained adequate skills and knowledge that will enable them stand for their rights and can now detect and avoid violent partners, not indulge in substance abuse, fight against corruption and actively participating decision making and promote a justice society.
