Ole Sapit Calls Out Ruto, Issues Demands

Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has urged President William Ruto to address pressing national issues affecting Kenyans.

In a statement dated September 26, Ole Sapit stressed that national interest must take precedence over political and ethnic divisions, which have left the country deeply wounded and fragmented.

“We insist that national interest must supersede political and ethnic interests that have left the nation deeply wounded and divided. We encourage the leadership of this country to rise above divisive politics and work to free our country from political, ethnic tensions, and economic under-performance,” read part of the statement.

“The persisting culture of extravagance at both National and County governments, as reported by the office of the Auditor General, remains worrying. Very few of those culpable have been arraigned in court,” read the statement.

He urged leaders to put aside partisan politics and prioritize addressing the country’s political, ethnic, and economic challenges.

Ole Sapit Slams Ruto, Issues Demands

Ole Sapit also sounded the alarm over rampant corruption, which continues to deprive the nation of resources needed to fund essential social services.

Further, the Archbishop stated that while the efforts of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) are appreciated, a significant number of stolen properties have yet to be recovered.

Hence, the Anglican Church has put forward the following demands:

• That the EACC be granted a prosecutorial mandate that would enable them to perform their duties without interference from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution
• We demand that government officers who have been mentioned in corruption cases must resign until their cases are investigated and conclusively determined. This will show the seriousness with which the government handles corruption cases.

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Anglican Church Raises Alarm Over Key National Issues

The Church warned that the economy does not give citizens hope, with high youth unemployment fueling despair and potentially contributing to rising crime, and called on the government to implement practical measures beyond discriminatory empowerment programs.

Furthermore, it opposed proposals to extend elective terms from five to seven years for presidents, emphasizing that the five-year election cycle must be preserved. Therefore, they called on all arms of government to respect the constitution, operate independently, and allow commissions to check excesses without interference.

The Church expressed concern over poor urban planning, calling on county governments to prioritize infrastructure, utilities, and waste management.

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In the health sector, it demanded timely payments by SHA and SHIF to private hospitals to ensure uninterrupted services.

Additionally, in the education sector, they highlighted that delayed capitation and lecturer strikes are affecting access to and the quality of education, and they urged a swift resolution to lecturers’ grievances.

On political campaigns, the Church warned that early campaigns are creating uncertainty, undermining investor confidence, and disrupting local businesses, recommending that Parliament consider legislation to curb them.

Ole Sapit Acknowledges Developments

The church acknowledged notable progress in the country’s economy and governance.

According to the three-year scorecard, inflation has dropped from 9% to 4.5%, the price of maize flour has fallen from Ksh250 to 165 per 2 kg, tea earnings have risen from Ksh154 billion to Ksh215 billion, and SHA membership now stands at 25.8 million.

The Church also commended reforms in the health and education sectors, as well as digital initiatives and e-procurement systems aimed at improving efficiency and transparency.

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