The Anglican Church of Kenya, led by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, has publicly endorsed the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (KCCB) recent critique of President William Ruto’s administration. The Catholic Bishops, in a statement issued during a media briefing on November 14, condemned the government for widespread corruption, excessive taxation, unresolved killings, and unfulfilled campaign promises. They accused the administration of fostering a political culture of deception and neglecting key human rights concerns, including the rising cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings.
Archbishop Ole Sapit echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the government has yet to demonstrate meaningful progress in addressing the country’s pressing challenges. Both religious institutions expressed frustration over the lack of stakeholder engagement on critical issues, such as youth unemployment, the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and the proposed extension of presidential term limits from five to seven years. The Anglican and Catholic leaders also called for enhanced accountability, urging leaders to prioritize justice and service to the people.
The Catholic Bishops specifically criticized the government’s silence on the disappearances and killings following the Gen Z demonstrations in June 2024 and demanded answers for families affected by these tragedies. They also decried the reintroduction of burdensome taxation policies and called for better fiscal management to ease the economic strain on ordinary Kenyans.
As religious leaders continue to voice their concerns, this united front reflects growing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s governance and underscores a call for reforms grounded in justice and humility
