Also known as: Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Taita-Taveta Diocese
Anglican Church of Kenya — religious institution led by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, prominent in commentary on governance, elections, and social issues.
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… The recent eviction exercise was condemned by the county leadership and the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Taita-Taveta Diocese Bishop Liverson Mng’onda. …
Squatters block private investor from developing disputed landThe Standard
… Even as the Anglican Church of Kenya contemplates yet another cleansing and sanctification of the All Saints, observers will note that it is now the trend to desecrate places of prayer and worship. …
Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of historyCitizen Digital
Archbishop Sapit demands arrest of goons, calls for IG's resignation over cathedral attack By Gatete Njoroge June 14, 2026 12:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jac …
Archbishop Sapit demands arrest of goons, calls for IG's resignation over cathedral attackThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has criticised the 2026/27 national budget, arguing that views collected from members of the public during participation forums were largely ignored. …
ACK Archbishop slams 'citizen-unfriendly' budgetThe Standard
… Anglican Church of Kenya Bishop Joseph Wandera of Bishop Hannington Cathedral and Mumias Jamia Mosque Imam Abdallah Washiali urged residents to maintain peace and avoid being used to advance political agendas. …
Religious leaders condemn violence after Madaraka Day clashes in MumiasCitizen Digital
… Speaking during the launch of the Social Economic and Psychological Transformation Programme by the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese of Nairobi, Kindiki said the government values its partnership with the Church and considers it a critical stakeholder in national developmen …
DP Kindiki calls on church to help address mental health problems among youthThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has raised concerns over "many" disabled children and adults whom he said are still hidden away in homes and denied opportunities to fully participate in the growth of the society. …
Ole Sapit raises concerns over increasing number of hidden disabled peopleCitizen Digital
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 politicsCooperatives 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 →
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 →