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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

Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya who has condemned goonism and political violence, and advocated for inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities.

2026-05-172026-07-23

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. 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
  3. Citizen Digital

    'Talk without action will not work,' Archbishop Ole Sapit dares gov't on taming goonism By Moses Kinyanjui July 22, 2026 11:18 (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 Jacks

    'Talk without action will not work,' Archbishop Ole Sapit dares gov't on taming goonism
  4. June 2026
  5. The Standard

    Kenyans will recall how the clergy, led by Archbishop Manases Kuria, protested against this sacrilege.

    Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of history
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAnglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit. [File, Standard] A growing wave of violent disruptions in churches is raising questions about safety and State authority ahead of next year's General Election.

    Church leaders blame State, warn political thuggery could lead to violence
  7. The Standard

    Head of ACK, Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit, yesterday demanded immediate arrest and prosecution of goons who have been intimidating Kenyans, failure to which the Inspector General of Police (IG) Douglas Kanja should resign.

    Arrest goons or quit, Sapit tells Kanja over All Saints raid
  8. Citizen 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 attack
  9. The 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' budget
  10. May 2026
  11. The Standard

    ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said the treatment of persons with disabilities reflects the moral character of society.

    Executive under fire over delayed implementation of PWD Act
  12. The 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 people
  13. Citizen Digital

    Citizen Reporter May 21, 2026 06:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From Left Presiding Bishop, CITAM Valley Rd, Calisto Odede, Michael Panther Founder Hope Mobility Kenya, ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit

    Religious leaders urged to help end stigma on PWDs

Yesterday

  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.

    15 hours ago · 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.

    23 hours ago · 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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