The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit reaffirmed the church’s stance against political rhetoric during a high-profile function held Sunday, July 26, in Amagoro, Busia County.
The occasion — the consecration of Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth Bishop of ACK’s Katakwa Diocese — drew a large turnout of political figures, including President William Ruto and other senior state officials, as well as a Ugandan delegation headed by Vice President Jessica Alupo.
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Addressing the gathering after the consecration ceremony, Ole Sapit acknowledged the presence of the numerous dignitaries and expressed gratitude for their attendance, while reaffirming the church’s dedication to fostering national peace, particularly with the 2027 general election approaching.
He cautioned that political leaders often have the capacity to stir unrest, which informed the church’s decision to keep partisan rhetoric away from its events. Calling for restraint as the country edges closer to election season, he urged unity and warned that careless words could act as a spark for national division, stressing that Kenya has no alternative nation to fall back on should it fracture along political lines.
To enforce this, Ole Sapit handed the programme over to state functions secretary Michael Gitonga with clear instructions limiting formal remarks to only four senior leaders, while other dignitaries in attendance would simply be acknowledged without speaking.
Gitonga followed through, first calling on Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, who then yielded the floor to Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi spoke next before introducing Uganda’s Vice President Alupo, with President Ruto closing out the speeches as the final speaker of the day.
