Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Calls for Accountability as Kenya Kwanza Marks Three Years in Office
By Ambrose Otachi
Nairobi, September 13, 2025 — The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association (PVK), under the leadership of Apostle Peter Manyuru, has issued a strong statement assessing the Kenya Kwanza Administration’s performance as it marks three years in power.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the interdenominational body of Pentecostal churches acknowledged some government strides but raised deep concerns over key issues affecting Kenyans. The association highlighted six critical areas: the cost of living, healthcare, housing, education, and governance.
On the economy, PVK noted that President William Ruto’s bottom-up agenda initially gave hope, with measures such as stabilizing the shilling and launching the Hustler Fund. However, the church leaders criticized the administration for subjecting citizens to heavy taxation and rising debt, which they said had eroded public trust and fueled unrest. They urged the government to return to people-centered policies and demonstrate empathy in addressing economic hardships.
Turning to healthcare, PVK acknowledged reforms in replacing the NHIF with the Social Health Authority (SHA) but lamented persistent inefficiencies, inadequate funding, corruption, and poor sensitization of the public. They warned that unless systemic issues are tackled and investments made in quality and accessibility, healthcare will remain far below the required standards.
On housing, PVK commended the visible construction of affordable units but questioned who the real beneficiaries would be. They called for transparency to prevent the program from being captured by powerful interests at the expense of ordinary Kenyans.
Education, they noted, continues to face challenges including delayed capitation, misuse of funds through ghost schools, and looming lecturer strikes. PVK urged the Ministry of Education to prioritize stability in the sector, emphasizing its importance to Kenya’s future.
The association also expressed disappointment over governance, citing increased corruption and political self-interest. They strongly opposed attempts in Parliament to extend term limits, describing the move as selfish and destabilizing. While recognizing the President’s rejection of the proposal, they warned that such maneuvers undermine public confidence in leadership.
PVK concluded by calling on the government to honor its constitutional obligations, fight corruption, and ensure policies serve citizens rather than politicians. “Kenyans will soon have a chance to hold leaders accountable at the ballot,” Apostle Manyuru said, urging leaders to match words with action.
