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Churches In Kenya Want Cabinet Minister Murugi Sacked Over Gay Remarks

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More than 74 churches have petitioned President Kibaki to sack Cabinet minister Esther Murugi over her last week remarks on gay rights in the country.(http://bit.ly/bsZoX2)

The churches, under the aegis of the Federation of Evangelical Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya (FEICCK) warned of street demonstrations against the Ms Murugi, the Special Programmes minister.

In a statement, Dr Methu said Ms Murugi discredited her reputation and was unfit to hold public office.

The minister, while speaking last week in Mombasa, asked Kenyans to learn to co-exist with homosexuals and lesbians saying this is 21st century.

“This should happen in the shortest time possible; failure to which we shall not be left with any other option other than to ask those who care about righteousness and morality to demonstrate against her, “said FEICCK chairman Bishop Dr Joseph.

Dr Methu stressed unless intended to invite God’ wrath, Kenyans should not dare to allow homosexuality and lesbianism to thrive in the country.

“God will punish all forms of immorality despite who is promoting it and are at whatever level. We have observed Hon Murugi Transforming herself to becoming a trouble shooter and one who makes statements focused on demeaning and antagonizing the faith community in Kenya , “he further state in his statement to the Nation.

The FEICCK chairman said the faith community in Kenya respects the rights of all persons but will oppose all forms of propagation of ungodliness and immorality.

Separately, nominated MP Sheikh Mohammed Dor asked government spokesman Dr Alfred Mutua to issue official government position regarding Ms Murugi comment during HIV/AIDS symposium.
“The minister is government and we need clarification from the Dr Mutua whether she was making personal comment or speaking on behalf of the government,” he told the Nation.
The function dubbed as Most At Risks Population (MARPs) attracted homosexuals, sex workers and Injecting Drug Users (IDU) because of their behaviour that put them at the greatest risk of being infected with HIV.

Sheikh Dor also called for minister be taken through new Constitution to learn its contents saying her utterance is unconstitutional and could further land her on wrong side of laws.

Earlier, the minister's call of support for homosexuals was condemned by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) and the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya.

Former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile joined in the fray on Sunday, terming the minister “unfocused” over the remarks, saying she should instead concentrate on resettling the IDPs.

Said Mr Ndile: “Three years are gone now (since the displacement) and we still have IDPs in the camps. Why should she concentrate on gay rights instead of focusing on these suffering Kenyans?”

Mr Ndile who spoke in the minister’s constituency said she could reap more political mileage were she to resettle the IDPs than by propagating the gay agenda.

He said he had personally experienced how dehumanizing it was to live in a squatter camp and would not wish it on any other human being.

The former MP said the government must now move fast to resettle the IDPs and end their suffering once and for all.
Ms Murugi could not be reached on phone on Sunday.

Mr Ndile also accused mainstream parties of ignoring the youth, women and the poor especially in giving out tickets to vie for important seats.

“It will be the straw that will break their backs,” said Mr Ndile while saying he personally lost his parliamentary seat in the 2002 general elections because of supporting President Kibaki at a time when Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka was popular in his backyard.

Mr Ndile also asked Kenyans to give newly elected Makadara MP Gidion Mbuvi alias Mike Sonko a break.

He accused Kenyans on concentrating on petty politics such as attacking Mbuvi.

“He is just a youth who should be allowed to prove himself,” said Mr Ndile.
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29 comments // Churches In Kenya Want Cabinet Minister Murugi Sacked Over Gay Remarks

  • Freddie_Patrick
  • Freddie_Patrick
    • +1
      Freddie_Patrick  

    • I don't get whats wrong with the world 2day.As in being gay is just but a matter of choice: if I choose 2 be it just leave me or anyone else alone cos its their fuc**n' choice.By the way I'm in my last year and got big relationship problems @ home and need solace, money and a sponsor - I'm good at singing and really social and psycho 4 fame,friends,good lyf and all transsexual stuff. B4 u go sucking ministers first think of how 2 get out of hell in the first place and use their f*****g senses and keep ur bloody religious stuff 2 urself bcoz God created us this way......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    • 1 year ago
  • dreamsenvoy
  • Rex_Ajenifuja
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      Rex_Ajenifuja  

    • Dear ALL,

      I mail to STRONGLY condemed the action of the FIECK and their treat, it quiet unfortunate that an institution like church can become so myhopic lack indept and get her self engage in a serious issues blindly.

      We have responsibilty as Church and among which is the mandate of "Go Ye'' not treating ye as they are approaching in this case.

      In the book of Genesis when Jehovah wanted to desroy Sodom and Gomorah He contacted His friend Abraham on His intention and we all knew what transpired between the duo on the subject matter..... Have FIECK "Go ye" into the Gay community to preach and show Gods Love like the Minister had done, mind you the Minister Esther is not a Pastor......

      What ministry have been established by FIECK to address and reaching out the Gay/Lesbian Communities in Kenya and for how much have they PRAY for their salvation.

      May I ask that let he who has not sin be the first to cast the stone.

      Thank you.

      Pastor Rex Ajenifuja
      Executive Director
      Hope for HIV/AIDS International
      78, Palm Avenue
      Mushin, Lagos
      NIGERIA

      hope4aidsnig@gmail.com

    • 1 year ago
  • passjay
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      passjay  

    • Sometimes you get caught with a foot in your mouth for the things in which you say. People need to be held accountable for the things that they say. I am not at all a racist, or bigot. But I understand the viewpoints of this Pastor's remarks. We are human beings, and I do think that we are entitled to our own opinion. But somethings really do not need to be thrown into the fan for all to smell.

    • 1 year ago
  • NickerBocker09
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      NickerBocker09  

    • Although I am not a religious person, I can honestly say these people are not true christians. The whole point of Jesus was to spread love, peace and forgiveness. I think these people need to read the bible a bit...but since theres so many versions I guess thats ill advice.

    • 1 year ago
  • Moops803
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      Moops803  

    • Between Kenya and Uganda, it seems like things are getting really bad for homosexuals in Africa. I didn't realize how seriously the christian religion was taken by many Africans. They've got more gung-ho christian fundamentalists than we do here in the US. I wonder if any of this anti-homosexual sentiment is a misguided response to the increasing AIDS rate in Africa?

    • 1 year ago
  • artemis6
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      artemis6  

    • A brave woman . To say such a thing amid of much hate and fear . Will any stand by her ? Who will dare turn the tide ?

    • 1 year ago
  • Moops803
  • CarolineS
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      CarolineS  

    • i'm not being funny, but I also think these straight Kenyan men are just jealous of the gays because they dress better and don't feel the need to go around mass raping women with machetes.

    • 1 year ago
  • CarolineS
    • +4
      CarolineS  

    • i really despise stories like this, the ridiculousness of it all! when someone says people should tolerate gays, and then the church calls for them to be sacked, WTF!
      Where is the national outcry on this? where's amnesty international and all their delusions? nowhere, because no one wants to question the church and it's hideous grip on the world, especially africa, how can a continent so abused (just like the rest of the us) still believe that there is actually a god who will help them eventually they just have to keep praying a little harder.

    • 1 year ago
  • Moops803
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      Moops803  
    • CarolineS:

      Jesus would have definitely been cool with the gays. He embraced everyone, especially those seen as "outcasts" by society at large. It seems that many christians have forgotten two of Jesus' most important teachings: acceptance and forgiveness.

    • 1 year ago
  • timetide
  • charliesommers
  • timetide
  • littlwarrior
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      littlwarrior  

    • Africa really needs to get it together and shut their christians up. Is there anywhere in the world christianity is not just a bigoted power hunger pile o shit?

    • 1 year ago
  • themotivateddropout
  • artemis6
  • littlwarrior
  • Moops803
    • +1
      Moops803  
    • littlwarrior:

      There are many place is the world where Christianity leads to good things. These things are usually on the small, community level. My grandmother does a lot of volunteering because she sees it as her christian duty. But when christianity, or any religion, directly mixes with government, things definitely turn, as you have stated, into a "pile of shit".

    • 1 year ago
  • Moops803
  • littlwarrior
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      littlwarrior  
    • Moops803:

      Small acts of kindness dont make up for the lynch mobs forming all over the world. Im sure your grandmother would feel terrible if she saw one of these lynching mobs, if she like my grandma she would probably get the shotgun and my grandma loves jesus. But consider who does your grandmother or you yourself give money to? A greater and greater number of supposed missionaries are exporting their hate, and its disturbing. This is why more and more people simply hate christians, there is just so much to hate.

    • 1 year ago
  • Moops803
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      Moops803  
    • littlwarrior:

      dude... don't you realize that you are acting with the same intolerance as those you speak out against when you talk like that? "There's lots to hate about Christians".... i would agree that there's lots to hate about zealots and extremists, but you are painting with too broad a brush my friend.
      And I never said anything about my grandma's acts making up for all the terrible atrocities committed in the name of religion over the years. In fact, I even made sure to mention that it really only has positive benefits on the community level. I was just stating that religion can motivate some people to do positive things. There are some good lessons to be learned by every religion. It's the people that take religion too seriously that cause all this trouble in the world. Frankly, it's the people that take almost anything too seriously that cause lots of our problems... Except for koala chlamydia. That shit is serious.

    • 1 year ago
  • toyotabedzrock
  • themotivateddropout
  • charliesommers
    • +3
      charliesommers  
    • toyotabedzrock:

      Look at the intolerance here in America before you cast stones at others. People petitioning against a mosque in Rutherford County, Tennessee out of sheer religious intolerance. Gays committing suicide because of their homophobic fellow citizens, etc., etc., etc.

    • 1 year ago
  • Saladin
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      Saladin  
    • charliesommers:

      Cabinet ministers in America don't resign because they say something like "coexistence is a good thing."

      Uganda is about to make being gay punishable by fucking death.

      We're quite a bit further ahead than these fucking people.

    • 1 year ago
  • NickerBocker09
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      NickerBocker09  
    • toyotabedzrock:

      Imperialism had its part in homophobia. The British empire was very homophobic; in some of the countries it had influence over homosexuality/bisexuality were normal things but they made sure it wasnt any longer.

      But yes, there still is a high level of intolerance that cannot be completely blamed on imperialism.

      You also have to remember that a lot of these groups are pushed and funded by western church groups. The Uganda law for instance? American Evangelicals visited not necessarily saying gays should be put in prison for life or executed, but the hatred that they did spread about gays evolved into many churches in Uganda pushing for a law against homo/bisexuality.

    • 1 year ago
  • Stever_B
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      Stever_B  
    • Saladin:

      Uganda IS about to make being gay punishable by death and don't think for a minute that there aren't many people in the U.S. that think that's just alright by them.

    • 1 year ago
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