Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah on Sunday, October 1, slammed Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit over what he called unfair criticism of the government.
Speaking during a fundraiser in Ainamoi Constituency, Kericho County, Ichungw’ah urged the clergy to be fair in their oversight role and refrain from using derogatory remarks.
In particular, the Leader of Majority in the National Assembly called out Anglican Church Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit over his recent remarks referring to the Kenya Kwanza government as “rhetoric”.
Whilst asserting his respect to the leader of the ACK in Kenya, the MP urged critics to consider the government’s efforts towards development in the country.
He further accused Sapit of being partisan and affiliated to a political formation in Kenya and hence his remarks.
“Saying the government is rhetoric without considering what has been done, we know you cannot see because you have your preferred politician.
Ichung’wah’s remarks came days after Ole Sapit blasted the government over what he called failure to address challenges facing Kenya and deliver on its promises.
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In a presser on September 28, the clergy man further called out the Kenya Kwanza regime for imposing high taxes on the citizens, noting that taxation would be detrimental to economic growth.
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“The high increase of taxes noted on the VAT added on petrol is a source of concern for all,” Sapit noted.
“We believe it is imperative for the government to appreciate that Kenyan citizens are already stretched to their limits.”
Sapit criticized for Bomas prayers
But this was not the first Sapit was caught in political crossfire in his role as a leader of the clergy.
In the aftermath of the August 2022 elections, the archbishop was subjected to criticism from a section of politicians after his decision to pray amid the contested declaration of poll results at the Bomas of Kenya.
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The politicians, among them former Prime Minister Raila Odinga accused the head of ACK of presiding over a process marred with malpractices.
However, Sapit- who is known to speak his mind asserted that he had no regrets for having stood up to pray amid the altercation.
