Tension at funeral: Oscar Sudi tells priest not to preside over his aunt’s burial
By Cynthia Lodite, September 20, 2025Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has clashed with a catholic priest who tried to stop politicians from speaking at his aunt’s burial ceremony.
Sudi took over to the dias while asking the Priest to respect the mourners as they pay tribute to his late aunt.
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The Kapseret Member of Parliament made his remarks on Saturday, September 20, 2025, during the burial ceremony of his aunt, Aunt Pauline Chelimo Kipkore.
“Mimi nataka niombe Kanisa tafadhali kwa heshima kubwa, hatujakuja kufrahi hapa na huyu senge nimeteseka naye sana, tunataka tumpatie heshima,” Sudi said.
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While calling out the Catholic Priest, Sudi further directed the priest to leave the ceremony, as other priests could proceed with the send-off ceremony.
“Nakama padri huna time tuko na padre wengine hapa unaweza enda padre mwingine aendelee,” Sudi said.
Bishop Anyolo remarks on pulpit rules
Oscar Sudi’s remarks come just ten months after the Catholic Church urged politicians to refrain from turning the pulpit into a political avenue.
In a statement issued by Archbishop Most Rev Anyolo of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on Monday, November 18, 2024, it stated that turning the church’s pulpit into a stage for political rhetoric undermines the sanctity of worship spaces.
“Politicians are urged to refrain from turning the pulpit into a stage for political rhetoric, as such actions undermine the sanctity of worship spaces,” he stated.
The Archbishop further said that the church, which effectively serves as a space for spiritual growth and community guidance, must remain a neutral entity and free from political influence.
In addition, he says that politicians are welcome to attend church for their spiritual nourishment and not for their political gain.
“The Church must remain a neutral entity, free from political influence, to effectively serve as a space for spiritual growth and community guidance.
“Politicians are most welcome to attend church for their spiritual nourishment, but they are encouraged to do so as ordinary Christians, without leveraging their positions for political gain,” he added.