Veteran investigative journalist and former politician Ali Jicho Pevu has ignited intense reactions online after making controversial remarks touching on religion and politics.
In the now-viral statement, Ali reportedly said:
“Biblia ikae na mapasta, Quran ikae na mashekhe…”
The remarks quickly spread across TikTok, Facebook, and X, with many Kenyans debating whether religion should stay completely separate from politics and government affairs.
🧠 WHAT HE APPEARED TO MEAN
Many listeners interpreted the statement as a call for:
- Religious leaders to avoid political manipulation
- Separation between faith and politics
- Politicians to stop using religion during campaigns
Others viewed the comments as criticism of leaders who frequently mix:
- Church events ⛪
- Mosque influence 🕌
- Political mobilization 🇰🇪
📸 ALI JICHO PEVU PUBLIC APPEARANCES
🔥 SOCIAL MEDIA DIVIDED
The internet immediately split into two sides:
Some agreed:
- “Religion should not control politics.”
- “Places of worship should stay neutral.”
- “Faith leaders are becoming political tools.”
Others disagreed:
- “Religion guides morality in leadership.”
- “Church and mosque leaders have a right to speak.”
- “Politics affects believers too.”
⚖️ RELIGION & POLITICS IN KENYA
In Kenya, religion has always played a major role in:
- Elections 🗳️
- Public leadership debates
- National unity conversations
- Political endorsements
That’s why comments touching on faith and politics often become highly sensitive and emotional nationwide.
🇰🇪 FINAL WORD
Whether people agree or disagree with Ali Jicho Pevu, one thing is certain:
👉 His statement has reopened the national conversation about where religion should end… and where politics should begin. 🔥