Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya has responded to allegations made against him by National Assembly Leader of Majority, Kimani Ichung’wah that he is affiliated to the Azimio coalition.
Speaking on JKL live show, Sapit said his position is clearly on the church, adding that he is not aligned with any political division and has never actively campaigned for any candidate as alleged by Ichung’wah.
“I did not speak from what I saw in the newspapers or from what the media announces. I speak from first-hand information because I am there in the grassroots,” he affirmed.
Ole Sapit Criticizes Government
Bishop Ole Sapit criticized Ruto’s regime on September 28 saying Kenyans are struggling with the inflated cost of living exacerbated by heavy taxation.
Moreover, in a press briefing, the archbishop called out the Kenya Kwanza Administration to live within its means asking them to stop stressing Kenyans with high taxation.
“We believe it’s imperative for the Government to appreciate the fact that Kenyan citizens are already stretched to their limits. Economic development cannot solely rely on taxation as its primary source of revenue,” said Sapit.
Ichung’wah’s Remarks to Sapit
In a church service at Ainamoi Constituency on Sunday, October 1, Ichung’wah called out Sapit, saying he made the remarks because of his affiliation with the opposition during the pre-election period.
“I listened to Ole Sapit with much respect when he said that our work is rhetoric. I want today to tell Ole Sapit that whenever we listen to him, we see the person he campaigned for; the riddles man (Raila),” stated Ichung’wah.
“Don’t insult, don’t ridicule, because you know those who are responsible of bringing our country and economy to its knees are your friends and the people you supported,” he added.
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Play Politics Outside the Church
Additionally, Sapit spoke of his stand on speaking politics in churches, recalling his church service in Butere where he recalled the mic from Raila Odinga.
“The first person I refused a mic was Raila Odinga at a service in Butere when we were consecrating a bishop,” further adding “it is general for all politicians to play politics outside the church not inside the church.”
The archbishop called off Ichung’wah for being in a desperate situation, adding that he has never spoken to Azimio Leader since elections, and he will continue doing his role.
“I have never spoken to Raila Odinga since election, my role in the church is to criticize and not pull down the government,” said Sapit
Nonetheless, the cost of living and the prices of staple goods has been on the rise in Kenya, with a turn of new taxes, and a declining currency.
