This archive report was first published on 28 June 2020.
On June 28, 2020, the Catholic Church in Kenya reaffirmed its opposition to abortion, with Bishop Anthony Ireri Mukobo, the Apostolic Vicariate of Isiolo, stating that there is no debate about the issue.
Speaking during a live mass aired on KBC at the Holy Family Basilica, Bishop Ireri emphasized that the only solution to pregnancy is to give birth, and that those who get pregnant must take responsibility for their actions.
He urged the community to take care of all children born in circumstances of deprivation, saying that there are no illegitimate babies.
Meanwhile, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue called on employers to be more considerate when laying off staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, and urged the government to work together in unity for the wellbeing of Kenyans.
The Bishops also expressed concern about rampant wastage of resources, with dump sites being filled with food remains while others starve to death.
They urged Kenyans to donate extra food rations to those starving and end the hypocrisy that continues to pervade the country.
Furthermore, the Bishops thanked health care workers for their tireless efforts in containing Covid-19, and urged Kenyans to adhere to the set guidelines on prevention of the disease.
