Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Boss Shollei, has intensified her criticism of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) following their recent statement condemning the Kenya Kwanza government for inefficiency.
The bishops had accused President William Ruto’s administration of fostering a culture of unfulfilled promises, corruption, and misplaced priorities.
Speaking on the Citizen TV show, Shollei argued that the bishops’ public criticism was counterproductive and heightened public anxiety without offering actionable solutions.
She suggested they should have sought a private audience with President Ruto to discuss their concerns constructively.
“Our spiritual leaders are supposed to guide us with solutions, not just highlight problems,” said the Uasin Gishu Woman Representative.
She further criticized the bishops’ use of what she termed as dramatic language, such as “anxiety” and “crumbling education,” and called for specific problem identification and proposed remedies.
The bishops, led by Archbishop Maurice Muhatia of Kisumu, had cited concerns over rising taxation, unemployment, gaps in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and challenges in the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Despite multiple appeals, they expressed frustration over the government’s failure to address these pressing issues.
Archbishop Muhatia noted, “There is growing anxiety among Kenyans, and many are losing trust in the government due to its inaction.”
President William Ruto later responded, urging stakeholders to remain factual. At Tangaza University’s graduation, he emphasized the need for accuracy to ensure meaningful dialogue.
