We, the Catholic Bishops of Kenya, meeting in JJ McCarthy Centre, Nairobi on this 23rd Day of March 2004, wish to state the following:
We have walked together as a Nation in these almost three years of the Constitutional Review Process. It is clear that a lot has been achieved so far through the efforts of many people of goodwill. We are grateful to the delegates and all those who have contributed in many ways in the various stages of this process. Most of all, we thank God that the National Constitutional Conference has come to an end.
The Constitution of a country by its nature is meant to be a source of national unity. We therefore urge the people to rise above tribal, ethnic and regional sentiments that would jeopardize our unity.
Nevertheless, we, the Catholic Bishops of Kenya share, with Kenyan people the disappointments on how the process came to an end. In particular, we are condemned about the air of political animosity that characterized the Assembly in its last days.
In particular we wish to raise our concerns and apprehension on the final document now to be handed over to the Attorney General, and especially on the contentious issues:
a) That the consensus building report was not debated in the plenary
b) The entrenchment of the Kadhis courts in the Constitution, which contradicts the separation of state and religion also enshrined in the same draft
c) The structure of the Executive
d) The Devolution of Power
e) The Transitional Mechanism
In view of this situation, we are bound to wonder whether this division has deeper reasons.
Is it a result of the failed MOU that led to the formation of NARC?
Is it a result of the ongoing judicial inquiries (eg Goldenberg, Ouko Parliament Enquiry)?
While we appeal to our people to maintain peace, reason and calm, we strongly propose that the best way forward would be to submit these contentious issues to a Referendum.
We, as shepherds, appeal to all the faithful and all people of good will to pray and fast for our beloved Nation, Kenya, that we may remain united in these painful and crucial moments of the history of our country.
We also appeal to our political leaders, that they may let the good of our country prevail over their individual gains.
May God Bless Kenya

Signed by all Catholic Bishops of Kenya:
Rt Rev Cornelius arap Korir (Bishop of Eldoret/ Chairman, KEC)
Rt Rev Peter Kairo (Bishop of Nakuru/ Vice Chairman, KEC)
Most Rev RS Ndingi Mwana'a Nzeki (Archbishop of Nairobi)
Most Rev John Njenga (Archbishop of Mombasa)
Most Rev Zachaeus Okoth (Archbishop of Kisumu)
Most Rev Nicodemus Kirima (Archbishop of Nyeri)
Most Rev John Njue (Coadjutor Archbishop of Nyeri)
Rt Rev Philip Sulumeti (Bishop of Kakamega)
Rt Rev Ambrose Ravasi (Bishop of Marsabit)
Rt Rev Paul Darmanin (Bishop of Garissa)
Rt Rev Joseph Mairura Okemwa (Bishop of Kisii)
Rt Rev Boniface Lele (Bishop of Kitui)
Rt Rev Philip Anyolo (Bishop of Homa Bay)
Rt Rev Luigi Locati (Bishop of Isiolo Vicariate)
Rt Rev Alfred Rotich (Bishop of Military Ordinariate)
Rt Rev Maurice Crowley (Bishop of Kitale)
Rt Rev Norman King'oo Wambua (Bishop of Bungoma)
Rt Rev Peter Kihara Kariuki, IMC (Bishop of Muranga)
Rt Rev David Kamau Ng'ang'a (Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi)
Rt Rev Anthony Mukobo, IMC (Auxiliary Bishop of Nairobi)
Rt Rev Patrick Harrington (Bishop of Lodwar)
Rt Rev Francis Baldacchino (Bishop of Malindi)
Rt Rev Virgilio Pante, IMC (Bishop of Maralal)
Rt Rev Salesius Magambi (Bishop of Meru)
Rt Rev Cornelius Schilder (Bishop of Ngong)
Rt Rev Luigi Paiaro (Bishop of Nyahururu)
Rt Rev Emmanuel Okombo (Bishop of Kericho)
Rt. Rev Martin Kivuva Musonde (Bishop of Machakos)
Rt Rev Anthony Muheria (Bishop of Embu)