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The violent invasion of All Saints’ Cathedral in June should have jolted the nation. Hired goons stormed a post-budget dialogue organised by civil society, assaulted participants and vandalised property inside one of Kenya’s most respected places of worship.
The attack drew condemnation from church leaders, civil society organisations and political leaders across the divide. Among the responses was that of former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i. Having once overseen the same docket, he described the incident as “a shameful act” and said it reflected the leadership crisis he had warned about in 2022. Whether one agrees with his politics or not, his remarks underscored the gravity of what had occurred.
Yet beyond the violence lies a deeper question. Why did this attack not provoke the level of public outrage that similar assaults on sacred institutions might once have generated?
As Kenya begins its journey towards the 2027 General Election, the Church should see this incident not only as an attack on its sanctuary but also as an opportunity for honest introspection about its public witness and moral authority.
