“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9).
We, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), wish to join fellow Kenyans in expressing our heartfelt condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones in the line of duty, wish quick recovery to those who have been injured and pray for those who have not been reunited with their families.
We are in solidarity with our men and women in uniform who are serving in neighbouring Somalia, and whose selfless service to our Country has seen them pay the ultimate price in the line of duty. We assure them our prayers and support.
We call upon all Kenyans to stand with bereaved families and friends of our fallen heroes during these difficult moments. Let the blood that our soldiers shed in Somalia bind us together as a Nation, with love, unity and solidarity.
We continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Somalia, who for decades have never known peace that one day peace shall return back to the Country and its people. The only way to guarantee our Nation’s security is help restore peace in our neighbour’s house. We call upon the international community to work with Kenya to help make this possible as soon as possible.
During this trying moment in our Nation, we wish to assure the President who is also the Commander in Chief of our Armed forces, our soldiers and all Kenyans, our prayers and support. We humbly urge the Government to continue showing solidarity and extend its support to the families of our fallen Heroes.
God Bless Kenya and May we dwell in peace Love and Unity.
Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo
Chairman, Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops