Archbishop Ole Sapit Responds To Ichung’wah’s Allegations That He Was An Azimio Supporter
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has responded to allegations made against him by Kimani Ichung’wah, a Kikuyu member of parliament and the leader of the majority in the National Assembly.
Sapit’s censure of the Kenya Kwanza administration sparked Ichung’wah’s vehement response to the controversy.
Sapit clarified his position on Citizen TV’s JKLive program, stating that he is not affiliated with any political faction and has never actively campaigned for any candidate, as Ichung’wah claimed.
“For us as the Church, we should not be intimidated by sentiments that are being said. I go across the country to dioceses, so I know exactly what Kenyans are going through. Not from hearsay, but from being in their villages,” Sapit asserted.
“I did not speak from what I saw in the newspapers or from what the media announced. I speak from first-hand information because I am there at the grassroots.”
The Archbishop referred to his remarks from September 28, 2023, in which he stated that the high cost of living in Kenya is exacerbated by excessive taxation.
“We believe the Government must appreciate the fact that Kenyan citizens are already stretched to their limits. Economic development cannot solely rely on taxation as its primary source of revenue,” Sapit said.
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He also accused the Government of failing to live within its means, making it challenging for both local and foreign investors to establish enterprises in the country.
Sunday, October 1st, during a church service in Ainamoi Constituency, Ichung’wah called out Sapit, claiming that he made the remarks because he was affiliated with the opposition during the pre-election period.
“I listened to Ole Sapit with much respect when he said that our work is rhetoric. I want today to tell Ole Sapit that whenever we listen to him, we see the person he campaigned for; the riddles man (Raila),” said the Kikiyu MP.
“Don’t insult, don’t ridicule, because you know those who are responsible for bringing our country and economy to its knees are your friends and the people you supported,” Ichung’wah added.
A slew of new taxes and a depreciating currency have contributed to a rise in the cost of living and the prices of essential products in Kenya, which has also experienced a decline in its currency.
A litre of unleaded now costs Ksh.211.64 in Nairobi, while diesel costs Ksh.200.99. The rising prices have only heightened the worries of Kenyan citizens.
Archbishop Ole Sapit Responds To Ichung’wah’s Allegations That He Was An Azimio Supporter
