Kericho — National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has urged Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria to speak to the former President Uhuru Kenyatta who is his friend in order for peace to reign in the country.

Speaking in Kericho where he had accompanied President William Ruto to launch a Sh1.2 billion dam project on Wednesday, Ichung'wah claimed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the one funding the Azimio protests.

"I respect our church leaders including my friend Archbishop Anthony Muheria," Ichung'wah said

"I want to ask you Muheria, because Uhuru is your friend, If you want peace to prevail in our country speak to your brother, your friend and parishioner Uhuru Kenyatta."

Ichung'wah alleged that the protests were being used as a tool by the opposition to get a share of the government.

In a meeting on Wednesday, Catholic Bishops urged President William Ruto to revoke the Finance Act of 2023 to reduce the escalating unrest in the nation brought on by the Azimio-backed demonstrations.

Additionally, they pleaded both Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga to engage in conversation and abstain from taking any further action that might intensify the tense situation.

"The social economic distress is real, we do realise that part of the disappointment and disillusionment of Kenyans that is leading to the agitation and anger is the severe economic distress," Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria said.

"The high cost of living has caused a burden on individuals and families, making it difficult for them to meet their basic needs and maintain a decent living."