Leaders urge unity, forgiveness during Palm Sunday celebrations

Speaking during the Palm Sunday celebrations at All Saints ACK Church in Kiritiri, Mbeere South, the leaders emphasized that finger-pointing and public confrontations are counterproductive and only serve to derail progress.

Leading the call was Embu Senator Alexander Munyi Mundigi, who urged residents to give leaders and the government sufficient time to implement development projects. He cautioned against premature opposition to government plans, warning that such resistance could demoralize efforts and stall critical initiatives.

“Development takes time. Let’s not kill progress by opposing every step taken. Our leaders need our support, not constant criticism,” Senator Mundigi said.

His sentiments were strongly supported by Mbeere ACK Bishop Dr. Moses Masamba, who warned against the rising culture of leaders flexing political muscle and citizens shouting down those in office.

“We must drop the chest-thumping and heckling. It won’t take us forward,” Bishop Masamba said. “The future of this country lies in dialogue, respect, and mutual understanding. Both leaders and citizens must learn to embrace each other.”

The leaders called on residents to nurture a culture of forgiveness where faults in leadership occur, noting that unity and collaboration remain the bedrock of meaningful change.

As the faithful waved palm branches and marked the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, the message of humility, forgiveness, and peace was echoed not only in sermons but also in the resounding call for political tolerance and national cohesion.