Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has dismissed Catholic Bishops’ claim that the bill seeking to extend the term limits for elected leaders from five years to seven years is being rushed in parliament.
Speaking on Thursday, the bishops expressed opposition to the supposed proposal, describing it as unnecessary, urging leaders to focus on addressing urgent national issues such as unemployment.
However, in a rejoinder, Cheruiyot said the bill in question, Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2024, was rejected by the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee and it has since been dismissed.
As a result, he urged the bishops to avoid being purveyors of propaganda, fake news and falsehoods.
"I urge the Church to avoid being roped into a scheme to destroy our institutions by scandalizing them with misinformation, a practice ripe in our social media spaces," said Cheruiyot.He insisted that if the bishops have an issue with a specific leader, they should seek redress through the relevant constitutional agencies.
