NCCK Raises Alarm Over Governance, Flooding, Cost of Living and 2027 Election Fears
By Bruno Aero Family Media Staff Writer 6th May 2026 16Hrs
Speaking after a two-day regional meeting held at the YMCA Central Conference Hall under the theme “Strengthening Governance, Accountability, and Trust for Credible Elections,” the church leaders expressed concern over what they described as a growing culture of political impunity, economic hardship and institutional failure.
The delegates accused political leaders of exploiting unemployed youth by recruiting them as “goons” to intimidate opponents and disrupt public meetings.
According to NCCK, the rising cases of politically sponsored violence are fueled by widespread unemployment among young people.
The church leaders condemned the practice of paying youths small amounts of money to engage in violence, saying it strips them of dignity and turns them into tools for political warfare. NCCK called on the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to deregister political parties found financing violent groups. They also urged the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate and prosecute politicians accused of sponsoring violence.
The council also challenged state agencies to crack down on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election. NCCK specifically named the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and the Commission on Administrative Justice, accusing them of failing to take decisive action against leaders spreading divisive rhetoric.
On the ongoing floods in Nairobi, the delegates blamed poor urban planning, corruption and stalled infrastructure projects for the deaths and destruction witnessed since March 2026. NCCK said dozens of residents had lost their lives through drowning and electrocution after heavy rains turned roads into rivers.
The church leaders criticized what they termed as “political opportunism,” where drainage projects are launched for campaign purposes but never completed. They called for urgent and transparent reforms to Nairobi’s drainage systems and demanded that authorities protect riparian land and natural waterways to prevent future disasters.
NCCK also expressed concern over challenges facing the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing reports of fraud and lack of accountability in the health system. The council warned that corruption within the healthcare sector continues to deny millions of Kenyans access to quality medical services, especially expectant mothers and vulnerable communities.
The delegates further decried the rising cost of living, saying high fuel prices and inflation have pushed basic commodities beyond the reach of ordinary Kenyans. NCCK urged the government to reduce taxes on petroleum products, cut wasteful spending and invest more resources in agriculture to lower food prices.
On electoral matters, the council called for transparency and accountability at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning that public trust in the electoral body remains fragile ahead of the 2027 elections. The delegates demanded an end to early campaigns and questioned the commission’s ability to regulate political activity if illegal campaigns continue unchecked.
At the same time, NCCK pledged to protect the sanctity of the pulpit by enforcing strict guidelines on politicians attending church services. Under the new rules, politicians will not be allowed to address congregants inside churches, and any donations made during services will be treated as ordinary offerings without public recognition.
The church leaders maintained that NCCK will continue advocating for justice, accountability and peaceful dialogue while holding leaders accountable to the Constitution and the welfare of all Kenyans.
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