Roots Party leader Professor George Wajackoyah became the center of attention after a viral video showed him appearing surprised when Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria declined his request to address a Catholic youth conference.
The moment quickly spread across social media, with many Kenyans discussing what happened during the church gathering.
The event brought together hundreds of young Catholics for a faith based conference focused on spiritual growth,leadership and values.
Archbishop Muheria was leading the gathering when Wajackoyah sought an opportunity to speak to the participants.
However,the request was not granted and the church program continued as planned.The brief exchange attracted widespread attention because of Wajackoyah’s well known public profile and his history of engaging with national issues.
Social media users shared different views with some saying the church had the right to follow its planned programme,while others believed every guest should be given a chance to greet the audience.
The incident generated thousands of reactions across different online platforms.Archbishop Anthony Muheria has previously maintained that the Catholic Church should remain guided by its teachings and moral principles when dealing with public and political matters.
Over the years,he has spoken on the importance of ethical leadership and has encouraged young people to uphold strong values in society.
Wajackoyah has also had previous public disagreements with Catholic leaders,especially during the 2022 General Election period when senior bishops criticized some of his campaign proposals.
The differences created national debate about politics,morality and the role of religious institutions in public life.
Although the latest incident lasted only a short time,the viral video continued to attract attention because it captured Wajackoyah’s visible reaction after his request was turned down.
The clip has since been widely shared online with many Kenyans continuing to debate the decision and the relationship between political leaders and religious events.