The Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) has strongly condemned the recent wave of police brutality and the unexplained deaths of innocent Kenyans, including the tragic case of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody.
“The past few weeks have been filled with a deep sense of national mourning,” CITAM said in an official statement, highlighting Ojwang’s death as a painful symbol of the wider crisis.
Joining a growing number of civil society organizations, religious leaders, and concerned citizens, CITAM criticized the excessive use of force by security agencies during recent protests.
Through its Presiding Bishop, Rev. Calisto Odede, the ministry also condemned the alleged harassment and shooting of a street hawker in Nairobi’s Central Business District by police officers—calling it a gross violation of human rights and a shocking display of impunity.
The statement further accused unnamed state actors of deploying “armed goons” to attack peaceful protesters and vandalize property, labeling such actions as deliberate efforts to silence dissenting voices.
“Why can’t our leaders understand the collective grief and outrage caused by these brutal, cold-blooded acts—where certain officers have taken it upon themselves to act as judge, jury, and executioner?” the statement asked.
Drawing parallels with biblical times, the ministry invoked prophetic warnings against injustice.
“Just like the blood of Abel cried out from the ground, the blood of these innocent Kenyans cries out for justice,” it declared.
CITAM called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all individuals involved in these atrocities, including those attempting to cover them up. The ministry stressed that true justice cannot be achieved through mere resignations—regardless of the rank or position of those responsible.
In a direct appeal to the government, Rev. Odede emphasized, “‘You shall not murder’ is not just a religious command—it is a moral pillar essential for the preservation of national sanity.”
He urged leaders to take meaningful, compassionate action to restore public trust in both government institutions and law enforcement.
