Kenya: Gachagua, Kalonzo and Sakaja Barred From Addressing Anglican Faithful During Consecration Service

Kenya: Gachagua, Kalonzo and Sakaja Barred From Addressing Anglican Faithful During Consecration Service

Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja were barred from addressing Christian faithful attending the consecration of Ven Canon Jonathan Kabiru as the Bishop of the ACK Nairobi Diocese at St. Stephen's Cathedral along Jogoo Road.

Ole Sapit bars politicians from addressing faithful in ACK churches

ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit says politicians will only be acknowledged by name and if they wish to speak to the congregation, they must do so outside the church compound.

The moment GACHAGUA was accosted by rowdy youths after leaving a church service in Makadara, forcing him to flee - KALONZO was also booed

Monday, March 17, 2025 - Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, was forced to flee after he was accosted by rowdy youths on Sunday, shortly after leaving a church service at Makadara. Gachagua, Kalonzo and other leaders allied to them left the service prematurely after ACK Archbishop, Jackson Ole Sapit, announced that there will be no public address by politicians inside the church. “I want to give directions that from today henceforth, in a…

Archbishop Sapit bans politicians from speaking, announcing donations at ACK services

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka were on Sunday left speechless, quite literally, when the top leadership of the Anglican Church of Kenya denied them the opportunity to address hundreds of congregants at ACK St Stephen’s Cathedral in Nairobi. Normally, when politicians attend church services they are welcomed to greet and address the congregation. […]

No Politics in Church: Anglican Archbishop Bans Politicians from Pulpits - Nairobi Wire

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya has barred politicians from addressing congregants during church services, reinforcing the church’s commitment to keeping worship spaces free from political influence. Speaking on Sunday at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Ole Sapit emphasized that while politicians are welcome to attend services, they will not be allowed to speak inside the church. Instead, if they wish to address congregants…

Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo stunned as Bishop Ole Sapit blocks them from speaking in church

Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit issued new directions on how politicians will be treated in Anglican churches. Former DP Rigathi Gachagua did not speak.