MP Elachi challenges Christians to emulate Muslims in leadership and lifestyle

Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi has challenged Christians to take a cue from Muslims in leadership and lifestyles. The Jubilee party lawmaker accused Christians of living a life full of lies, especially in the leadership arena. Also read: Why I did not attend Azimio protest - MP Beatrice Elachi  Elachi, speaking on Sunday at Synagogue of Hope Church, Kasarani, Nairobi, where she joined congregants for the April 16, 2023 services, said that Kenya has money to take the nation forth, contrary to the top leadership claim. She ostensibly referred to the Kenya Kwanza regime on the country's status. After being sworn in as the fifth head of state of Kenya in September 2022, Dr. William Ruto, and Rigathi Gachagua, the deputy president, alleged that the current regime inherited a dilapidated economy. The former Mathira MP, now the DP, claimed that the former administration led by Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta looted the country. "They should stop ‘admitting’ at the pulpit in God’s name that Kenya does not have money. This country has a lot of money and resources," Elachi said. "We should tell God the Kenyan shilling is one of the most powerful currencies across the world. As Christians, we should not complain, let’s believe in the Bible’s teachings." Also read: Elachi: I was pushed out of City Hall by the 'cartels' According to Elachi, Muslims have surpassed Christians due to low esteem in belief. She cited the fight against alcoholism and drug abuse as a case study where Christianity hides in hypocrisy. "Let’s emulate the Muslims, they do not lament. Christians are the ones who brew alcohol, and are always on the forefront fighting alcohol and drug abuse affecting them. We should pray for our nation," Elachi stated. The legislator's remark on the fight against alcohol, especially in the Mt. Kenya Region, came at a time when DP Gachagua vowed to crush illicit brewers and factories. Elachi's challenge to Christians to emulate Muslims in leadership and lifestyles is timely and thought-provoking. It raises important questions about the role of religion in shaping society and the need for Christians to take up their leadership mantle with integrity and conviction. Also read: Elachi: I was almost killed at the county assembly