Archbishop Sapit bans political rhetoric in ACK services, functions

Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit. | PHOTO: @ArchbishopSapit/X
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has banned all political rhetoric in
the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) and its functions across the country.
Speaking on Sunday at St.
Stephen’s Cathedral in Nairobi’s Jogoo Road after the consecration of Bishop
Jonathan Kabiru Kariuki, the ACK leader said politicians are spewing hate
instead of serving Kenyans.
He said that ACK will not
be used to provide a platform for such rhetoric moving forward.
“Political campaigns
never stop, from one election to the other. Most of the political heat we see with new alliances of late has to do with sowing divisiveness, not
unity. As a church, we will not provide a platform for such rhetoric,” Sapit
told reporters.
“Leaders need to stop
politicking and serve Kenyans; 2027 is still far ahead. Can we see
infrastructure development, functional healthcare and an implementation of all
the promises we have been given time and again?”
The ACK leader told
elected leaders to fix ailing government functions Kenyans have repeatedly
complained about, such as the Social Health Authority (SHA) and education sector financing,
“instead of wasting time on unending campaigns.”
At the same time,
Sapit directed politicians not to announce contributions made to the church.
This comes at a time when Kenyans are divided about church donations from political
leaders led by President William Ruto.
A raft of political leaders attended Sunday’s consecration service but did not get a chance to give political addresses, as has
been the case with other church services.
They include Wiper
Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi
Gachagua and DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa.
Bishop Canon Jonathan Kabiru Kariuki was consecrated
and enthroned as the third bishop of Nairobi.
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