Also known as: Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Taita-Taveta Diocese
Anglican Church of Kenya — religious institution led by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, active in education, healthcare, and critiquing political violence and government policy.
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Church leaders slam rising political violence, call for peaceful politics By Citizen Reporter May 17, 2026 04:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screen grab of a video of Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Ar …
Church leaders slam rising political violence, call for peaceful politicsArchbishop 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.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
16 hours ago · 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 →