Clergy Calls for Creation of Prime Minister Post in Kenya

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called the creation of Prime Minister, two Deputy Prime Ministers and official leader of opposition positions.

Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday in Nairobi, NCCK Secretary General Reverend Canon Peter Karanja urged the National Assembly and the Senate make necessary amendments to the constitution to create these positions.

NCCK argues that the creation of these seats will ensure inclusivity in government, adding that it would end the current division in the country.

They said that the current political system has made it appear that power is shared among few individuals, while leaving out others.

“NCCK recommends that Parliament should amend the constitution to include the position of a Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Ministers and the restoration of the official leader of the opposition post,” Reverend Karanja said.

NCCK however pointed out that their proposal should not be misunderstood to mean they were pushing for the formation of a coalition government.

“Our recommendations have nothing to do with leaning towards the opposition. This is a mechanism for Kenya to deal with its issues,” he said.

The clerics further urged President Uhuru Kenyatta, National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga and other political actors to hold national dialogue to end the impasse surrounding the presidential election.

“We support the call for dialogue by all actors. We urge that the dialogue be expanded to include all Kenyans,” they said.