The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya has strongly condemned Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei for making “unfortunate and unfitting” remarks against activists during a church service in Kapsabet on November 9, 2025.
During the service, Senator Cherargei warned Kenyan activists he accused of undermining regional stability, urging neighbouring presidents to take action against them. He said, “Stop exporting your bad manners to other countries… find these busybody activists, deal with them, then deport them to Kenya so that we can finish them.”
Bishop Hudson Ndeda, the national chairman of the Clergy Association, described the senator’s comments as “propagating physical violence against activists whose contribution to our democracy is vital.” He expressed shock at seeing a senator use the pulpit to issue statements that are “not fitting for a leader.”
The association criticized Cherargei for defending his remarks, noting that he refused to apologise to Kenyans. “It was both shocking and disturbing to witness the senator defend such utterances as cautionary,” Bishop Ndeda said.
In a strongly worded statement, the church said the senator’s actions violate Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity, questioning his suitability for public office.
The clergy are urging the Inspector General of Police to investigate the statements and calling on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to summon the senator, warning that such comments could incite violence.
The Church and Clergy Association also called on the Senate to consider a censure motion, noting that it would have been “advisable” for Cherargei to resign, given that his conduct contradicts democratic principles.
Finally, the association urged churches nationwide to remain vigilant during the political season, warning against politicians using the pulpit to sow division or threaten national cohesion.
The controversy highlights the growing concern over the use of religious platforms for political messaging, particularly when it undermines national unity and the democratic process.
