NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15\u2014Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized Kenya\u2019s Catholic Bishops for making misleading claims in their Thursday statement condemning the government\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) had on Thursday criticized President William Ruto\u2019s administration for failing to deliver on campaign promises, citing issues such as corruption, political self-interest, human rights violations, and poor healthcare.<\/p>\n
They also accused the government of overtaxing citizens and pursuing a selfish agenda to extend term limits.<\/p>\n
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot however dismissed the claims as baseless, criticizing the Bishops for failing to verify facts, particularly regarding term limits and healthcare. <\/p>\n
He expressed disappointment in their critique, questioning its credibility and factual basis.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was a purely political statement,\u201d said Cheruiyot.<\/p>\n
The Senate Majority Leader questioned the intent behind the Bishops\u2019 statement, suggesting bias. <\/p>\n
He pointed out that no similar criticisms were directed at the previous two administrations, where the Presidents were practicing Catholics.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am struggling to recall the last time the Catholic Bishops issued such a scathing personal attack on the two former Presidents who were incidentally Catholics,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Bishops\u2019 statement comes as President Ruto\u2019s administration faces criticism over key issues, particularly the new healthcare model, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). <\/p>\n
Additionally, the government is under scrutiny for a rise in reported human rights violations, including alleged abductions, with police actions in question. <\/p>\n
Despite government assurances on economic management, many Kenyans remain frustrated by rising taxes, which they argue are making life increasingly difficult.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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