Also known as: Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Taita-Taveta Diocese
Kenyan Anglican denomination led by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, active in advocacy on political violence and democratic integrity ahead of 2027 elections.
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… d politicians forming or joining new political outfits to explain how they would build credible organisations capable of competing nationally with established parties. “Leadership of the nation is not a game of chance,” Mudavadi told worshippers during an Anglican Church of Kenya …
Mudavadi: 'Leadership of a country not a game of chance'The Standard
… Wandayi spoke during an Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) service in Nandi County on Sunday, October 18. …
Wandayi: We will stick with broad-based government to the endCapital News
… Thousands of mourners gathered at the grounds after a church service led by the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) to honour the former Prime Minister, whose death marked the end of an era in Kenyan politics. …
Tension at Raila anniversary as crowd demands answers over Oburu’s absenceThe Standard
… The ODM leader also missed a candlelight vigil yesterday evening, following a memorial service led by the Odinga family and the Anglican Church of Kenya.His absence comes amid continued speculation about his health. …
'Tunataka Oburu!' Youths chant for missing ODM leader at Baba's anniversaryThe Standard
… Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Nambale Diocese Bishop Dr Isaiah Obuya condemned the thefts, saying criminals were increasingly breaking into places of worship and stealing public address systems, chairs, benches, motorcycles belonging to clergy and even vehicles. …
Repent or face curse, Busia clergy warn church thieves as Otuoma demands actionThe Standard
… The emotional ceremony, organised by the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), brought together mourners for prayers, Scripture readings, gospel music and worship as they celebrated the life and legacy of the veteran politician. …
Ida Odinga leads candlelight tribute to Raila's anniversaryThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. …
Ole Sapit condemn abduction of journalist and rising political goonismThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) bishop Jackson Ole Sapit has warned political leaders against the use of human blood to capture political power in the 2027 General election. …
ACK church warns against use of human blood to capture political powerThe Standard
… Addressing Members of Shirikiana Saccos Dream from Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, Vihiga, Kakamega and Busia counties, at Anglican Church of Kenya, Sibanga, Trans-Nzoia, Oparanya said saccos promoted good saving culture and asked Kenyans to form and join saccos.Unlike financial institutio …
Embrace Saccos movements, Oparanya tells KenyansThe Standard
… During an engagement with Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Most Rev. Jackson Ole Sapit, he emphasised the role of religious leaders in preventing divisions and encouraging dialogue. …
Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence risesCabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi questioned how emerging political parties would build structures and policies to compete nationally, cautioning that "leadership of the nation is not a game of chance" and calling for solid preparation rather than last-minute arrangements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi questioned how emerging political parties would build structures and policies to compete nationally, cautioning that "leadership of the nation is not a game of chance" and calling for solid preparation rather than last-minute arrangements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended President William Ruto's broad-based government arrangement with ODM, saying the administration is spreading development across the country and will maintain the partnership until the end. Wandayi cited improvements in the sugar sector and universal health coverage as evidence of the government's work.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
The first anniversary commemoration of Raila Odinga's death at Migwena Grounds in Bondo was repeatedly interrupted by sections of the crowd demanding answers about the whereabouts of ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga. Ida Odinga relayed Oburu's apologies, explaining he was unwell and doctors advised him to avoid a large gathering.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death chanted for ODM party leader Oburu Oginga at Migwena grounds. Raila's widow Ida Odinga said Oburu was unwell and on doctor's orders to rest and avoid large gatherings.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Clergy in Busia County have warned thieves targeting churches to repent as break-ins and thefts of church property continue to rise, with Bishop Isaiah Obuya condemning criminals who steal public address systems, chairs, benches, and vehicles. Governor Paul Otuoma has backed calls for firm action against the culprits.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ida Odinga led a candlelighting ceremony at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo as the family prepares to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2026. The Anglican Church of Kenya-organised event featured prayers, Scripture readings, gospel music and worship to celebrate Raila's life and legacy.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and warned that growing political intolerance, goonism, and attacks on freedom of expression could undermine Kenya's democratic space. He called on politicians to abandon violence and intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that targeting media practitioners, social media commenters, and citizens for their opinions contradicts the Constitution.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Anglican Church of Kenya's Bishop Jackson Ole Sapit has cautioned political leaders against fuelling violence and deaths during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election, citing recent incidents in Embu and Homa Bay counties where people died and vehicles were torched during political rallies.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged Kenyans to embrace saccos as a reliable way to improve livelihoods, citing their success globally and noting low uptake in Kenya. He told Members of Shirikiana Saccos that the cooperative movement encourages saving culture and offers more affordable lending conditions than financial institutions.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for ICC intervention in Kenya, arguing that the country's security, investigative and judicial institutions are capable of handling crimes from political confrontations and that Kenya has not met the ICC threshold. Opposition figures have called for greater international scrutiny, including ICC observers, citing incidents of violence at political gatherings ahead of the 2027 elections.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto announced that the Government will reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds to help farmers plant during expected September and October rains, following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production. As a long-term measure, the Government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium and 1,000 micro dams to expand irrigation farming in arid and semi-arid areas.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kakamega County government launched the Triple Threat Campaign to address rising cases of teenage pregnancies, HIV infections and sexual and gender-based violence among young people aged 10–24 years through awareness, health services access, education and community partnerships. The county recorded 22 per cent of antenatal clinic attendees as adolescents aged 10–19 and 1,900 sexual and gender-based violence survivors.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women's Rights Advisor Harriet Chiggai has called on women to pray for the country's leadership and support the government's development agenda, emphasizing the role of economic empowerment in strengthening families and communities.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo, speaking at a church consecration in Busia County, praised the deepening ties between Kenya and Uganda, saying the two neighbors share geography, history, culture and blood, and should use their relationship as a model for East African integration and regional cooperation.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called on political leaders and citizens to exercise restraint as 2027 election campaigns gather momentum, warning that reckless rhetoric could ignite conflict and reminding Kenyans they have "no spare country."
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Led by Anglican Church Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, clergy have warned that the 2027 General Election may not be free and fair if goonism is not addressed, arguing the culture is degenerating Kenya into lawlessness. The warning comes as President William Ruto has directed security agencies to deal with criminal gangs and goons that have been terrorizing gatherings and demonstrations across the country.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit led a cleansing of All Saints Cathedral after it was invaded by goons last month, and called on the country's leadership to move beyond rhetoric and dismantle the culture of goonism, saying the government's words do not match its actions.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has urged the government to move beyond warnings and take concrete action against goon culture, saying it has lost public trust through perceived links to violent groups. Sapit, speaking at the restoration of St Nicholas Chapel after goons invaded it in June, demanded arrest of perpetrators and identification of those directing them.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki rejected suggestions that the Kenya Kwanza coalition is losing its grip on the Mt Kenya region following the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting the bloc remains united and calling for the region's political cohesion.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
A dispute has erupted in Taita Taveta County between the Bayusuf family, a private investor seeking to develop 100 acres for industry, and squatters who claim ancestral rights and say they hold 1,450 allotment letters from the government. The squatters have blocked development, citing lack of public participation, environmental assessment, and unclear land boundaries.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Barrack Muluka warns that recent state-sponsored attacks on journalists and protestors, including the invasion of All Saints Cathedral, mirror violent repression from the 1990s multiparty era and threaten to return Kenya to its darkest history.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned Friday's invasion of churches, hotels, and streets by goons, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible or the resignation of the Inspector General of Police. He reaffirmed the Cathedral's status as a sanctuary and emphasized that church spaces are meant to be places of refuge.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has criticised the 2026/27 national budget, arguing that public views from participation forums were largely ignored and the budget fails to adequately address the needs of ordinary Kenyans. Sapit also raised concerns over education, attributing student unrest to the diminishing role of churches in school management, and criticised the handling of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua case, warning that similar precedents could threaten Kenya's democratic processes.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Religious leaders in Mumias West Constituency have condemned violence that erupted after Madaraka Day celebrations at Bomani Grounds, which left several people injured and damaged property. The unrest began as crowds dispersed from the event, with youths chanting "One Term" slogans against Governor Barasa and President Ruto, subsequently blocking roads, lighting fires, and damaging vehicles.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on churches and faith-based institutions to help address growing spiritual, psychological and social challenges facing young people in Kenya. He praised the Anglican Church of Kenya for its contributions to education, healthcare and community development, and said the government views the Church as an important partner in building the nation.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has raised concerns over disabled children and adults who are hidden away in homes and denied opportunities to participate in society, challenging the church to open its doors wider, move beyond sympathy, and create inclusive spaces that embrace people with disabilities.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Religious leaders, including ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, have strongly condemned the use of goons to intimidate opponents and disrupt public gatherings, warning that the growing culture of "goonism" threatens peace, democracy, and national unity. The clergy urged politicians to embrace dialogue and issue-based campaigns instead of sponsoring violence, and called on youth to reject manipulation by political figures.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →