Catholic Bishop Demands Action on Presidential Candidate George Wajackoyah over Proposal to Legalize Bhang

A Catholic bishop has demanded action against Roots Party presidential candidate Prof. George Wajackoyah, who he claims is unfit to be Kenya’s president.

Bishop James Maria Wainaina of the Muranga Catholic Diocese accused Wajackoyah of promoting illegal and immoral behavior, citing his pledge to legalize marijuana and prostitution if he clinches the presidency in the August 9th elections.

Speaking in Kangari parish on Sunday, the clergyman questioned why relevant authorities are yet to take any action against the presidential contender over his proposal on bhang which is listed as an illegal drug in the Narcotic Drugs Act.

Stating that Kenya has historically developed a religious character that is generally God-fearing, Bishop Wainaina regretted that Wajackoya’s proposals are already having a negative impact on youth and children.

"Many Kenyans have been affected directly by the drug menace and most have seen how families have been destroyed by the use of bhang, most youths have been rendered destitute making them havens of unthinkable domestic violence," said Bishop Wainaina.

"Prostitution in any and all its manner of practice is immoral and leads to social decadence that is unacceptable in a sane society."

The man of the cloth opined that decriminalizing marijuana would pave the way for the influx of other hard drugs, and urged authorities to take speedy action against these deceptive claims.

"The country must be protected as such proposals would destroy the values we have nurtured over the decades, and therefore must be challenged and rejected by all of us."

"It is very unfortunate that these proposals are even done in public and they are already making very adverse effects on our youth and children," he added.