Politicians allied to the broad-based government have defended the political arrangement, describing it as the ultimate solution to ending political marginalization in Kenya.
Speaking during the official commissioning of the Nabii Yohana Owalo Mausoleum at the Nomiya Church Headquarters in Oboch, Asembo, Siaya County, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, who represented President William Ruto at the event, called on ODM leaders to remain steadfast in supporting the government, emphasizing the need for unity to ensure national development and inclusivity.
Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President in charge of Performance and Delivery, Eliud Owalo, echoed these sentiments, saying that the Nomiya Church, through its strong membership base, is prepared to play a decisive role in the 2027 General Elections.
Owalo noted that the church could either negotiate with presidential candidates or even field its own candidate for the presidency.
“Today, I had the privilege of hosting Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi, representing President Dr. William Ruto, during a special church service and the official commissioning of the Nabii Yohana Owalo Mausoleum,” said Owalo.
The ceremony, which was presided over by Cardinal Archbishop Moses Okech, head of the Nomiya Church, brought together top religious and political leaders, signaling growing ties between faith-based organizations and the government.
The leaders emphasized that the broad-based political framework aims to bridge historical divides and ensure that all communities have a voice in the governance of the country.
The event highlighted the growing political significance of religious institutions as key players in shaping Kenya’s future political landscape ahead of the 2027 polls.
