Gachagua and Kalonzo Stunned: Bishop Ole Sapit Bars Them From Speaking in Church

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  On March 17, Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit prohibited Deputy President Rigathi Gachgua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and several other politicians from speaking to the congregation.
  
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  The politicians were taken aback when the Archbishop stated unequivocally that they would no longer be permitted to use the microphone in ACK churches throughout the country.
  
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  Previously, religious authorities charged certain political figures with exploiting the pulpit to incite animosity amongst Kenyans.
  

Amos Khaemba, who works as a journalist for Farovint.co.ke, has accumulated more than four years of expertise in reporting on politics and contemporary issues within Kenya.

Nairobi

– Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and other politicians were surprised after they were denied an opportunity to speak in church.

Was Rigathi Gachagua denied a chance to speak in church

On Sunday, March 16, Gachagua, former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Governor Johnson Sakaja attended a church service at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Nairobi.

During the service, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya Jackson Ole Sapit denied all politicians a chance to speak.

Ole Sapit declared that all politicians have been banned from addressing congregants in the Anglican churches across the country.

According to the Anglican Archbishop, politicians will only be acknowledged, but those who wish to address the congregants can do so outside the church after the services.

“When the moment arrives to recognize everyone who has participated, we will certainly do so. However, I would like to instruct that starting now, within any Anglican congregation, there should not be an occasion where political leaders deliver speeches inside the church. Should they desire to speak to the congregation, it must take place outside the sacred area. This applies not just today but across all of our dioceses and churches as well,” declared Ole Sapit.

He added that donations from politicians will not be publicly announced, arguing that giving to God is private.

“We have already stated and wish to reaffirm today that contributions to the Anglican Church will remain anonymous; simply give as directed by God. Whatever we offer to God does not require us to disclose our gifts to others,” he emphasized.

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