When the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) addressed the nation last week, their words reverberated like a thunderclap.

In a bold critique of President William Ruto’s administration, the bishops minced no words, compelling the nation to listen. State House bristled, and government loyalists fired sharp rebuttals. One thing was clear: the Catholic Church had struck a raw nerve, and even the President could not ignore the loud call.

Support came from various quarters, including Muslims, the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), and the Akorino, highlighting shared concerns across Kenya’s religious landscape.