Former Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Moses Kuria, has defended the Akorino during an Akorino Israel Thanksgiving service held at State House on April 12.
He spoke out against the discrimination of the believers in the denomination during job seeking, stating that all religions should be given equal respect.
In addition, he asked that President William Ruto oversee that more people from the denominations are appointed and given opportunities in different offices in Ke” ya.
“I am happy today, because I know the journey that the President has taken with our Akorino people from 2016. To find someone who has hired a person from the denomination is difficult; these people are an example of historical injustices,” Moses stated.
Citing that the President has greatly helped the Akorino, who, according to Moses Kuria, were left behind during the development of other religious denominations and well-established churches in Kenya.
Further, he requested that President Ruto ensure that the debt and promises to the Akorino were met in the same way he fulfilled the construction of a college for the AIPCA in Kamuru.
Moses also called out the public who were circulating online posts and comments that the Akorino were only visiting the State House for their stomachs.
In response, Moses questioned whether any of those insulting the Akorino for visiting the Akorino had left their stomach behind.
Despite being a Catholic, Moses has stated that there should be no disrespect, adding that the Akorino have every right to benefit from the government.
Additionally, Moses argued that the discrimination and online backlash would not have occurred if other churches, such as the Catholic Church, PCEA, and others, had visited the State House.
The former CS called for respect from all political leaders who are currently in office or are vying for office.
With reference to the former political leaders Daniel Moi, Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta, Moses added that President Ruto should be accorded the same respect as the former Kenyan Presidents.
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Moses Kuria Call For Equality
In support of Moses Kuria’s call for equality, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also outlined that all religious denominations were always welcome in the State House.
He added that many denominations have already visited the State House and received help from the President, resolving land and Leadership disputes.
In addition, the deputy clarified that the 4 employees who were of the Akorino denomination would be reinstated to their jobs, as directed by the President.
The government will also create more job opportunities to enable more people from the denomination, according to Kindiki.
Kindiki also proposed a program offering short courses in Theology in Kiswahili and the local Kikuyu language.
According to Kindiki, this will ensure that the older generations who have not been well educated will benefit from the local language course and reduce language barriers.
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President Ruto on Equality for the Akorino
President William Ruto also supported the view that Akorino should be treated equally and offered opportunities without discrimination.
He added that they were welcome and should make time to join the President at the State House whenever.
During the address, the President noted that inflation, the exchange rate, and interest rates had been reduced, and the value of foreign exchange had increased from 5 billion to 14 billion USD, as agreed upon with the Akorino.
In the education sector, the President explained that over 100,000 teachers were employed over three years and that 23,000 classrooms were constructed during the same period.
In addition, he noted that the government had changed the funding model of the higher learning to a more reliable model to benefit students. The
The President also cited that in the health sector, recent developments have been made to ensure that all citizens enjoy health privileges.
According to Ruto, approximately 30.5 million Kenyans have been registered in the SHA package.
In the agricultural sector, the President explained that the price of fertilizer has been reduced from Ksh7,000 to Ksh2,500 to promote agriculture.
