Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has called on parents to take full responsibility for raising their children, cautioning against abdicating that role to other institutions like the government or the church.
Speaking during the consecration and installation of Africa Inland Church (AIC) Machakos Area Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo at AIC Bomani Masaku Service grounds, Ruto emphasised that parenting is a divine duty that cannot be outsourced.
“Parenting is a responsibility given to parents by God. When God gives you a child, he knows you can raise them,” the President said.
Ruto stressed that while the government is committed to providing access to quality education and healthcare, it is ultimately the responsibility of parents to nurture and mentor their children.
He also encouraged churches and communities to support moral development.
“We will provide education, we will make sure they have quality health. Parents, make sure you do your part; the church, make sure our children are morally straight,” he urged.
The President also warned against the manipulation of children and youth for political gain, stating that no one should misuse or incite the young into violence.
“The police are trained to deal with criminals, not parenting. If you surrender your children to the police, what do you expect?” he questioned.
Ruto described the youth as Kenya’s most valuable asset, pointing to their talent, energy, and education as essential to national development.
“Let us be responsible. Our children are the biggest asset Kenya has. There are leaders who want chaos so they can advance their political ambitions. We must not allow them to exploit our youth,” he said.
The consecration ceremony was led by AIC Presiding Bishop Abraham Mulwa. Bishop Benjamin Kalanzo was officially installed as the new AIC Machakos Area Bishop, succeeding the retired Bishop Philip Muia. Amos Ndunda was also installed as Assistant Bishop.
Leaders present included Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, and Members of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West) and Vincent Musyoka (Mwala).
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