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| Most Rev. Martin Kivuva, Archbishop of Mombasa |
Mombasa Archbishop Most Rev. Martin Kivuva has described same-sex marriages as the newest threat to the family in Kenya, and called upon diocesan Family Life Coordinators to help families face numerous challenges that are threatening their existence.
Delivering his Homily during the Holy Mass for Family Life Diocesan Coordinators gathered for a one week Annual General Meeting at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre in Mombasa on 2nd September, 2015, Archbishop Kivuva said many families in Kenya needed help to counter discord, alcoholism, substance abuse, unfaithfulness, disunity and poverty.
The Archbishop commended the Kenyan government for its stand on gay rights, and its determination to protect the family unit by outlawing same sex marriages.
In a joint press conference with president Barrack Obama, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta declined the US president’s calls for legalization of same-sex marriages. “Gay unions are a cancer coming in to attack and eat up the family,” said Archbishop Kivuva.
The Archbishop also expressed his support for the ongoing crackdown against second generation alcohol and drugs, saying these had broken up many families.
“The family unit is a very key part of life, from the family one learns the values of life, respect and honour, this is why Pope Francis has called for a special synod for the family in Rome in October,” he said.
By Rose Achiego, Waumini Communications KCCB
