Anglican Church of Kenya Condemns Governance Failures, Calls for Accountability
Among these was the failure of the new university funding model, which has left public universities struggling to operate effectively.
ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit. Photo/Nairobi Leo.
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), led by Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit, has issued a strong statement addressing governance issues in the country.
Responding to recent media reports that suggested disagreement between ACK and Catholic Bishops on criticizing the government, the Church clarified its position, expressing full support for the Catholic Bishops’ stance on the nation’s challenges.
The Church dismissed the notion that it opposed the Bishops’ critique, describing such claims as misleading and dishonest.
The ACK emphasized that the Catholic Bishops accurately reflected the concerns of Kenyans by speaking truthfully about the state of the nation.
It condemned attempts to dismiss the Bishops’ observations as “misleading, erroneous, and false,” asserting that the Church cannot be intimidated into silence on issues of national importance.
The statement highlighted several pressing challenges facing the country.
Among these was the failure of the new university funding model, which has left public universities struggling to operate effectively.
Persistent delays in the disbursement of funds for public schools were also cited as a major issue undermining the education sector.
Healthcare reform was another area of concern. The Church criticized the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), describing it as poorly executed and responsible for significant suffering among Kenyans.
The ACK also pointed to worsening human rights issues, including unexplained abductions, forced disappearances, and unresolved murders, demanding accountability from the government.
Economic struggles remain a critical challenge. Punitive taxes, high unemployment rates, and an unfavorable business environment continue to hurt the livelihoods of ordinary Kenyans.
The Church further decried the inhumane evictions faced by vulnerable citizens, who are left without viable alternatives to their precarious living conditions.
The Anglican Church called on the government to shift from empty promises and take meaningful action.
It urged leaders to abandon what it described as a “culture of impunity” and focus on transparency, accountability, and time-bound solutions. The statement underscored the importance of prioritizing essential services such as healthcare, which cannot be delayed further.
Archbishop Ole Sapit concluded the statement by quoting Proverbs 29:2: “When the rulers are good, the people are happy. When the rulers are evil, the people complain.”
The Church reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for truth and justice, emphasizing that it will continue to speak out against societal evils and demand better governance for all Kenyans.
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