Anglican Church Archbishop Ole Sapit has strongly advised members of the clergy against visiting homes of politicians ahead of the 2022 General Election.
Speaking during an interview with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) TV on Monday, September 13, Jackson Ole Sapit asked the clergy to stick to their jobs in the clergy.
He gave an example of clergymen who have been visiting the homes of politicians like Deputy President William Ruto in the name of grassroots meetings.
“Our Bishops and clergy should not be part of the so-called grassroots and religious leaders who troop to homes of politicians to be given political direction because that is not our work,” Anglican Archbishop Ole Sapit said.
In his Monday interview, the Archbishop also defended Amani National Congress(ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi against claims that he left a church function after being barred from speaking.
He asked the media to spare Musalia claims that he left a church function in protest after being denied chance to speak.
“When Musalia Mudavadi was about to leave he sent word to me that ‘I’ll be leaving because I have a function in Murang’a so when you see me walk,
“I am not walking out in protest it is because I am attending another function in Murang’a that’s why I’ll be leaving a little earlier,” Anglican Archbishop Ole Sapit clarified.
On Sunday, the Archbishop sparked debate from the political class after banning politicians from speaking in church pulpits.
He argued that when politicians are given chances to speak, they turn abusive, making the church less conducive for worship.
It has been a norm for Kenyan politicians to throw insults at one another in church, to the extent of arguing about donations.
Notably, Deputy President William Ruto has been under attack for attending church services and making huge donations.
According to his opponents, Ruto’s donations come from the proceeds of corruption.
