Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo asked Kenyans to stay calm after violent protests broke out across the capital city. Citizens gathered Tuesday to demand justice for teacher Albert Ojwang who died inside a police cell under mysterious circumstances. Criminal gangs invaded the peaceful demonstrations and began attacking innocent people and robbing local businesses. One person suffered gunshot wounds during the chaos and many others sustained various injuries from the violence. Business owners lost their sources of income when vandals destroyed their shops and property.
The Archbishop condemned the violent actions and urged young people to respond responsibly to social problems facing their country. He expressed deep sadness about police shooting an unarmed mask vendor at close range during the demonstrations. Criminal groups operated freely with weapons and attacked citizens without police interference during the protests. Security forces failed to stop the gangs from beating people and destroying private property across the city. The religious leader called these events extremely disappointing for the nation.
Anyolo asked Catholics throughout Nairobi and Kenya to pray the Holy Rosary for three consecutive days. He wants faithful believers to pray for respect of human life and dignity across the nation. The Archbishop requested prayers for law and order restoration and for families who lost loved ones during the violence. He also asked people to pray for leaders seeking divine wisdom to understand the damage their actions cause. The religious leader believes God can touch the hearts of government officials and guide them toward better decisions.
The Archbishop condemned the violent actions and urged young people to respond responsibly to social problems facing their country. He expressed deep sadness about police shooting an unarmed mask vendor at close range during the demonstrations. Criminal groups operated freely with weapons and attacked citizens without police interference during the protests. Security forces failed to stop the gangs from beating people and destroying private property across the city. The religious leader called these events extremely disappointing for the nation.
Anyolo asked Catholics throughout Nairobi and Kenya to pray the Holy Rosary for three consecutive days. He wants faithful believers to pray for respect of human life and dignity across the nation. The Archbishop requested prayers for law and order restoration and for families who lost loved ones during the violence. He also asked people to pray for leaders seeking divine wisdom to understand the damage their actions cause. The religious leader believes God can touch the hearts of government officials and guide them toward better decisions.
