The Leadership of Ukambani Clergy have decried the demolitions that are ongoing at Mavoko noting that it is violation of human rights and against International law. ArchBishop of African Brotherhood Church, (ABC) Timothy Ndambuki while speaking at the Governor’s Office in Machakos town, said that with the evictions in Mavoko and property reduced to rubble is a complete violation of the law and against biblical teachings. Ndambuki who doubles up as the Chair of the National Council of Churches (NCCK), said that as clergy even though they had promised to work together with the government, they are disappointed with how the demolitions were done without notice and consultation. The ArchBishop quoted the 2010 Kenyan constitution that the Government at the National and County Government are distinct and interdependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis of consultation and cooperation. He added that the affected people should be compensated to be able to recover their losses and start somewhere else. Ndambuki further pleaded with the government to stop the demolitions in the interest of National security, peace and in an effort to solve the current humanitarian crisis in Mavoko. Ndambuki called upon all the women and men of goodwill of Machakos and the entire Ukambani to stand up and be counted by standing on the right side of history on the current matter. The leadership of Ukambani Clergy present were Archbishop Arthur Kitonga Head of Redeemed Gospel church, Bishop Norman King’oo Bishop Catholic Diocese of Machakos, Bishop Charles Kababu Chairman UCA Eastern Region, and Reverend Mwalwa AIC Daystar.
Source: Kenya News Agency