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