Mombasa Pastors Fellowship (MPF) has called for the immediate resignation and dismissal of all the culprits linked to the murder of a social media influencer, Albert Ojwang.

The Evangelical and Pentecostal churches also called for a speedy, independent and transparent investigation into the killing of Ojwang for the police officers involved.

Led by chairman Reverend Peter Onyango, the clerics demanded an end to the culture that allowed for security agents to act with impunity where they allegedly abduct and kill their victims. 

“We demand protection of the constitutional rights of every citizen, particularly the right to free speech, assembly, and peaceful dissent,” they said.

 The pastors also called for ‘genuine engagement’ with the youth, not as threats, but as partners in building a better future. 

Reverend Onyango was flanked by Reverend Salome Kiriga, Bishop Tee Nalo, Reverend Jane Ngure, Reverend Elijah Waini, Bishop Abarijah Kinogha, Bishop Mwongera, Bishop Elphas Ngodah and Reverend Valerie Manundu.

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They also demanded a national conversation on the rule of law, justice and the sacredness of life, facilitated by civil society, faith leaders and the government.

“We call on all people of faith, conscience and goodwill to stand with us in prayer and in persistent advocacy for truth and justice. "Let this moment mark a turning point—not toward further repression, but toward healing, accountability and a renewed commitment to the dignity of every human being,” said Onyango. 

The pastors warned that the investigations should not be a platform to be hijacked by politicians to advance their selfish political agendas, but lead to punishment of the culprits.

“Let it be known: silence in the face of injustice is complicity. We will not be silent while young lives are being cut short and families left in anguish. We will not stand by while fear replaces freedom,” they said.

According to the clerics, Ojwang’s death was not just an attempt at silencing one voice but a chilling message sent to an entire generation striving for justice, accountability and good governance.

They condemned the growing pattern of repression against young people who speak out against corruption, injustice and poor leadership.

“These young men and women are not enemies of the state—they are its hope. When those entrusted with protecting life become instruments of fear and death, we must all rise to say no. As religious leaders, we are compelled by our faith and conscience to speak out in defence of the oppressed and to call the government to order when it strays from the path of justice and human dignity,” they added. By Patrick Beja, The Standard