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Jackson Ole Sapit

Also known as: Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit · ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit · Archbishop Sapit · the Archbishop · Archbishop · Archbishop Ole Sapit · Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit · Archbishop Most Rev. Jackson Ole Sapit

Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop who has called for restraint ahead of 2027 elections and demanded action against goon culture threatening electoral integrity.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Jackson Ole Sapit, he emphasised the role of religious leaders in preventing divisions and encouraging dialogue.

    Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence rises
  3. Citizen Digital

    "Planning at this stage of election preparedness is giving us a BBI effect," Ole Sapit said during the JKLive Show on Wednesday.

    Beyond Vision 2030: What next after launch
  4. The Standard

    In the religious sector, Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has challenged government to move beyond condemning political goonism and arrest both its perpetrators and sponsors.

    A republic cannot be renewed by spectators
  5. July 2026
  6. Capital News

    His comments echoed an earlier appeal by ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, who urged political leaders to moderate their language as the country heads into the election period.

    Ruto vows peaceful 2027 polls, says govt will crush political violence
  7. Capital News

    The ceremony was attended by President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, senior government officials and church leaders from Kenya and Uganda.

    Uganda’s VP Alupo hails Kenya-Uganda unity, says shared borders must drive prosperity
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 27 — Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has issued a strong appeal for political restraint ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that reckless rhetoric could plunge the country into conflict and reminding leaders that Kenyans hav

    ‘Mind your tongues,’ Ole Sapit tells leaders as 2027 political temperatures rise
  9. Capital News

    The solemn ceremony, presided over by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, marked the formal transfer of spiritual authority to Bishop Ekuru following an elaborate Anglican consecration service that included prayers, examination of faith, the laying on of hands, anointing with holy oil

    Rt. Rev. Vitalis Ekuru enthroned as Katakwa’s fourth bishop in ceremony attended by Ruto, Uganda’s Alupo
  10. The Standard

    The President's message echoed an earlier appeal by ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, who called on political leaders to exercise restraint in their public statements as the country approaches another election cycle.

    Ruto assures Kenyans of peaceful 2027 polls
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAnglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit leads a cleansing and prayer service at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi following an attack by goons during a post-budget analysis forum on July 22, 2026.

    Clergy: 2027 elections may be flawed if goons are not tamed
  12. Citizen Digital

    Archbishop Ole Sapit demands action as All Saints Cathedral cleansed after goons invasion By Brenda Wanga July 22, 2026 08:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit in a past addre

    Archbishop Ole Sapit demands action as All Saints Cathedral chapel cleansed after goons invasion
Politics

Mudavadi rejects ICC intervention calls amid rising political violence

The News

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

Monday 24 August

  1. Mudavadi rejects ICC intervention calls amid rising political violence

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Multi-sectoral panel to draft Beyond Vision 2030 Economic Plan

    A multi-sectoral working panel will be constituted to draft the Beyond Vision 2030 Economic Transformation Plan, which will be debated in all 47 county assemblies before being presented to Parliament. The proposal will be anchored on five key pillars: health, education, infrastructure, security, and labour.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Republic renewal requires active citizenship beyond voting

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya cannot renew its institutions while citizens remain spectators; sovereignty requires organized participation beyond voting, paying taxes, and criticism — as demonstrated by the Law Society of Kenya's judicial boycott and youth-led civic movements.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ruto pledges peaceful 2027 elections, warns against political violence

    President William Ruto has vowed that Kenya will hold peaceful 2027 elections despite intensifying campaign activity, warning that his government will not tolerate political violence, intimidation, or destruction of property disguised as protests, while affirming that all political leaders will be free to campaign and present their agendas to voters.

    26 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Uganda VP calls for Kenya-Uganda unity and cross-border cooperation

    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

  3. Archbishop Ole Sapit urges restraint ahead of 2027 election campaign

    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

  4. Bishop Vitalis Ekuru enthroned as Katakwa's fourth Anglican leader

    President Ruto and Uganda's Vice President Alupo attended the consecration and enthronement of Rt. Rev. Dr. Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya Diocese of Katakwa in Busia County on Sunday. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit presided over the ceremony and urged the new bishop toward servant leadership, doctrine, and unity.

    26 July 2026 · Capital News

  5. Ruto pledges peaceful 2027 elections amid rising political tensions

    President William Ruto assured Kenyans that the country will remain peaceful during the 2027 General Election campaigns, saying the government will not allow violence, criminal gangs, or destruction of property to undermine national stability. His remarks come as political temperatures rise with both the Kenya Kwanza administration and opposition coalitions intensifying grassroots mobilization.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Clergy warns goon culture threatens integrity of 2027 elections

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Archbishop demands action against goonism after cathedral invasion

    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

  2. Archbishop calls government to act against goon culture nationwide

    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

Sunday 21 June

  1. Political violence echoes 1990s repression, warns columnist

    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

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Church leaders warn political violence risk as disruptions increase

    Church leaders, including Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit and the National Council of Churches of Kenya, are expressing alarm at growing violent disruptions in churches and demanding the government arrest perpetrators, warning the trend could lead to widespread violence ahead of next year's General Election.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. ACK leader demands arrest of goons or IG resign

    Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit condemned the use of intimidation and violence to silence Kenyans and demanded immediate arrest and prosecution of goons who invaded All Saints Cathedral on Friday, disrupting a post-budget conference. If police fail to bring offenders to book, Sapit called for Inspector General Douglas Kanja to resign.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Archbishop Sapit demands arrest, IG resignation over cathedral attack

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Archbishop criticises 2026/27 budget as citizen-unfriendly

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. Disability leaders criticise Executive for delaying PWD Act implementation

    Persons living with Disabilities have faulted the Executive for failing to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, one year after President Ruto signed it into law, citing lack of political goodwill, delayed regulations and weak policy prioritisation as reasons for unimplemented provisions.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Ole Sapit urges churches to welcome disabled people

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Religious leaders urged to fight stigma against persons with disabilities

    At Kenya's first faith-based Disability conference, religious leaders were challenged to take a frontline role in ending stigma against persons with disabilities, with speakers warning that stigma in religious and community settings continues to isolate PWDs and calling on the Church to reshape narratives and promote dignity and equal participation.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. Church leaders condemn rising political violence, call for dialogue

    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

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