NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 3 – Political leaders have been urged to remain sensitive to the plight of Kenyans, with emphasis placed on the worsening economic situation and rising concerns over corruption affecting the country.
Speaking during the Way of the Cross at Consolata Shrine, Westlands, the clergy led by parish priest Father Joseph Musito called on leaders to reflect deeply on the suffering experienced by citizens amid harsh economic conditions.
The priests noted that Kenyans are currently grappling with a range of challenges, including financial strain, unemployment pressures, and what they described as runaway corruption that continues to undermine national development and public trust.
During the annual devotion, the messages—centered on the 14 Stations of the Cross—were modernized to reflect contemporary struggles facing society. The reflections drew parallels between the suffering of Jesus and the hardships experienced by ordinary citizens today.
Father Deogracious Kibiringo said this year’s Way of the Cross was also dedicated to global conflicts, particularly the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, which has resulted in widespread loss of life and humanitarian suffering.
He noted that the inclusion of international crises in the reflections was meant to encourage empathy and global solidarity during the Easter season.
In attendance, Mwingi West Member of Parliament Charles Nguna echoed the clergy’s message, urging fellow leaders to remain steadfast in promoting justice and policies that address the economic struggles faced by Kenyans.
Nguna said leaders have a duty to craft legislation that directly responds to citizens’ hardships and helps ease the burden of rising living costs.
The event concluded with renewed calls for moral reflection among leaders, with religious figures emphasizing the need for compassion, accountability, and action in addressing both national and global suffering.