Members of the Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association (PVK) address the press in Nairobi during their statement on governance, healthcare, and the economy on September 13, 2025.
Nairobi, September 13 – The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association (PVK) has urged the government to act decisively on the economy, healthcare, education, housing, and governance, warning that Kenyans are fast losing trust in leadership.
The statement, read by PVK Secretary General Habil Olembo, marked three years since the Kenya Kwanza government came into office. PVK Chairperson Bishop Manyuru insisted that the administration must urgently restore public confidence by addressing theft within the Social Health Authority (SHA) and ensuring those implicated are taken to court.
While acknowledging that the government had initially made strides to stabilize the economy, reduce food prices, and launch affordable credit schemes, the church leaders said recent policy failures had left Kenyans struggling with high taxation, ballooning debt, and a rising cost of living.
On healthcare, Bishop Manyuru stressed that the SHA remains crippled by underfunding, inefficiencies, and abuse. He called for adequate funding models to ensure that all Kenyans, including those in the informal sector, can access quality healthcare. “Unless these challenges are resolved, Kenyans will continue to suffer under a broken system,” he warned.
The association also raised concerns over the affordable housing program, saying while construction projects are visible, there is little clarity on who will benefit. PVK called for transparency to ensure the initiative is not captured by unscrupulous interests.
On education, the association faulted delays in disbursing school capitation, ghost schools siphoning funds, and the looming lecturers’ strike, warning that such neglect jeopardizes the country’s future.
The leaders further criticized governance failures, pointing to attempts to extend presidential and parliamentary term limits as a betrayal of public trust. They urged the government to honor the Constitution, fight corruption, and focus on serving Kenyans rather than political interests.
PVK ended its statement with a strong call for accountability, urging leaders to turn promises into action. “The next election is not far away, and Kenyans will hold their leaders to account,” Olembo declared.
