The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has banned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies from addressing congregants inside church premises. Speaking during a Sunday service, the Archbishop made it clear that political leaders would no longer be allowed to use the pulpit as a platform, directing them to make their speeches outside the church compound if they wished to address the public.
“This will not just apply for today,” Ole Sapit stated firmly, emphasizing that the directive was not a one-time decision but a permanent policy moving forward.
The move appears to be a direct response to the increasing use of churches by Gachagua and his allies to push their political agenda amid mounting tensions within the Kenya Kwanza government. The Deputy President has been frequenting religious gatherings, often using them as platforms to rally support and counter those pushing for his impeachment.
While some faithful applauded the Archbishop’s decision, arguing that the church should remain a place of worship rather than a political battleground, others viewed it as a deliberate attempt to silence Gachagua’s faction at a critical moment.
With the 2027 election campaigns already taking shape, the ban is set to trigger heated reactions from the political class. Will other religious leaders follow Ole Sapit’s lead, or will political pressure force a reversal of this bold stance?
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