SUPKEM demands action over All Saints Cathedral attack
The SUPKEM chairman emphasized the need for political tolerance to avoid a repeat of the 2007/2008 election period turmoil.
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has called for swift action against the perpetrators of the brazen attack on All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on June 12.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 15, SUPKEM Chairman Hassan Ole Naado strongly condemned the incident and urged authorities to take decisive action against both the attackers and their sponsors.
Ole Naado said the attack, which targeted members of civil society who were conducting a post-budget analysis forum, mirrors the political tensions that preceded the 2007/2008 post-election violence. He warned that the country must not allow a return to the destructive patterns that nearly plunged Kenya into civil war.
“As the representative body for Muslims in Kenya, we view the attack on All Saints Cathedral as an unacceptable infringement on religious freedom, driven by an intolerant political agenda. If swift action is not taken against those responsible, there is nothing to prevent these assailants and their backers from targeting other religious institutions,” he said.
“We demand transparent yet decisive police action to ensure that these attackers, along with others responsible for similar incidents across the country, face the full force of the law,” he added.
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As the country heads toward the 2027 General Election, the SUPKEM chairman emphasized the need for political tolerance and restraint to avoid a repeat of the turmoil that gripped the nation during the 2007/2008 election period.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) also strongly condemned the attack, stressing that places of worship and public institutions must remain safe spaces for peaceful engagement. The commission expressed concern that such incidents are emerging as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
“Any attempt to disrupt lawful gatherings or silence differing opinions through intimidation or violence is a direct affront to the Constitution and the democratic values that bind our nation together,” the commission said.
On Sunday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said firm action would be taken against individuals captured on CCTV cameras during the raid on All Saints Cathedral.
Speaking during a church service, Murkomen attributed the attack to organized criminal gangs operating in urban areas and vowed that those found culpable would face the full force of the law. He emphasized that the government would not tolerate anyone causing chaos, regardless of their political affiliation.
“We know that they were captured on CCTV cameras. The DCI is already analysing the footage. One suspect was arrested immediately, and several others are being pursued and arrested,” he said.
