Ethnic, political rifts shackle Kenya churches role says WCC leader

Ethnic and political divisions have prevented church leaders in Kenya from responding to the political crisis in their country, the main governing body of the World Council of Churches has been told by its general secretary, the Rev. Samuel Kobia, reports Ecumenical News International.

"At a time of dire need for a ministry of reconciliation and healing, many Kenyan church leaders are polarised along ethnic and political lines, making their voice less credible and limiting their ability to claim a moral high ground," Kobia, a Methodist from Kenya, said in his report on 14 February to the WCC's central committee.

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[02/15/2008]

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