Faith C Muthoni

17/02/2026

As Lent begins on February 18, 2026, Pope Leo XIV is calling Catholics to a deeper conversion of heart — one that begins with their words.

In his 2026 Lenten Message ahead of Ash Wednesday, the Holy Father urges the faithful to “disarm” their language by fasting not only from food, but from harsh words, rash judgment, slander, and speaking ill of others who are not present to defend themselves. He describes this as a “very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence,” reminding believers that true repentance must transform relationships as well as individual hearts.

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes that Lent is a sacred season to place “the mystery of God back at the center of our lives,” especially amid the anxieties and distractions of daily living. He calls Catholics to deeper listening — to God’s Word and to one another — allowing Scripture to awaken compassion for the suffering and wounded in the world.

Fasting, he explains, is an ancient ascetic practice essential to conversion, but it must be lived in humility and communion with the Lord. Beyond personal sacrifice, he underscores the communal dimension of Lent. Scripture often presents fasting and attentive listening as shared acts of renewal for the people of God — shaping consciences, strengthening families and parishes, and deepening bonds within communities.

Whether in families, workplaces, social media, politics, or Church life, the Pope encourages Christians to replace destructive speech with kindness and respect. By doing so, words that wound can give way to words of hope and peace.

Concluding his message, the Holy Father asks the faithful to seek grace and strength throughout this penitential season, so that Lent may become a genuine opportunity to hear the Lord’s voice, recommit to following Christ more faithfully, and allow conversion to reshape both hearts and relationships.

11/02/2026

A Call for Immediate Government Action to Protect Our Children

It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire community of Kianjogu in Kirimukuyu Ward following the tragic and painful loss of young Shantel Waruguru Kagema.

At only 9 years old, Shantel was a beautiful and innocent soul whose life was cruelly and senselessly cut short by someone entrusted with her care. Her innocence was stolen. Her future was erased. Her family has been left with unimaginable pain.

No words can truly express the devastation of losing a child in such heartbreaking circumstances. May God grant her family strength, comfort, and peace during this unimaginable time of grief.

However, the brutal defilement and murder of young girls in our country is no longer an isolated tragedy — it is a national crisis.

How many more children must suffer before decisive action is taken?

We are urgently calling upon the Government of Kenya — the Ministry of Interior, Members of Parliament, and the Judiciary — to immediately review, strengthen, and fully enforce the laws governing sexual offences against children and vulnerable persons.

We demand:

Harsher and mandatory minimum sentences for child defilement and murder

Swift investigations and fast-tracked prosecution of sexual offence cases

No bail for repeat or high-risk sexual offenders

Stronger monitoring and tracking of convicted offenders

Greater accountability for guardians and caregivers

The punishment for defiling and killing a child must be severe enough to deter anyone who even contemplates such evil. Justice must not be slow. Justice must not be lenient. Justice must protect the innocent.

A nation that fails to protect its children fails its future.

We cannot continue to mourn while perpetrators exploit loopholes, delays, and weak enforcement. The law must be tightened. Enforcement must be strengthened. Protection systems must be improved.

This is not politics.
This is not debate.
This is about the safety of our children.

We urge our leaders to treat sexual violence against minors as the national emergency it is. Let Shantel’s tragic death be the turning point that compels meaningful reform.

The time to act is now.

As a community and as a nation, we mourn with the family and friends. We share in your sorrow. We stand with you in prayer and solidarity.

May Shantel’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Faith Muthoni Kiumu
Political Leader
Kirimukuyu Ward

09/02/2026

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05/02/2026

About KWAL

KWAL in Kenya refers to Kenya Wine Agencies Limited

What KWAL Is

KWAL was established in 1969 originally as a government agency to streamline the importation and distribution of wines and spirits and to enable indigenous Kenyans to play a significant role in that sector, which had previously been dominated by foreign companies.

Today it operates as a private company with an extensive distribution network across Kenya and sells both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Who Owns KWAL
KWAL is owned through its parent company KWAL Holdings East Africa Limited (KHEAL). The main shareholders historically have been:

Distell Group Limited – a major South African beverages group, which acquired a significant stake in KWAL starting in 2014 and eventually became the majority shareholder.

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) – formerly Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), which retains a substantial share.

A small percentage is held by other stakeholders.

Additionally, through later corporate changes — notably the acquisition of Distell by Heineken — KWAL’s majority ownership is now effectively controlled by the global brewing company Heineken via its subsidiaries, with Distell’s stake folded into that structure.

01/02/2026

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27/01/2026

Esther Baumbach
Purity Nduta Macharia

26/01/2026

AN OPEN NOTE TO ALL CHURCHES
The church cannot remain silent while violence is unleashed on its own grounds and on the people it is called to protect. The growing silence of the church in the face of intimidation by state agencies and goons—from all sides—is deeply troubling.

A church is not neutral ground for brutality. It is a sanctuary. When tear gas is fired in church compounds, when worshippers are harmed, when fear replaces prayer, silence becomes complicity.

The church has a moral duty to speak truth to power, regardless of who is in government or opposition. Condemning violence should not depend on political alignment. Injustice does not change its nature because of who commits it.

History remembers moments when the church stood firm—and moments when it chose comfort over courage. This is one of those moments. Silence now sends the wrong message to the faithful and to the nation.

We call upon all churches to rise above fear, reject violence from all sides, and boldly defend peace, human dignity, and justice. The pulpit must not be muted when lives and freedoms are under attack.
The church must lead—especially when the state has failed.

— Concerned Citizens

25/01/2026