Gachagua And Allies Denied Permission To Speak During Church Service

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, along with other political leaders, faced a setback on Sunday, March 16, when he was banned from making a speech during a church service.

Gachagua, who attended an Anglican Church (ACK) service in Makadara for the Consecration and Enthronement of Bishop Canon Jonathan Kabiru, was accompanied by his political ally, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

There was speculation about the potential for political speeches during the event, which was attended by both supporters and critics of the Kenya Kwanza government.

However, any concerns were put to rest when ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit made an announcement stating that no political leader would be allowed to address the congregation inside the church.

“I want to give directions that from today onward, no political leader will have the opportunity to speak in any Anglican congregation,” Archbishop Ole Sapit declared.

He further emphasized that politicians would not be allowed to make public addresses inside ACK churches, reinforcing that any remarks should take place outside the sanctuary.

“We will mention their names, and if they wish, they can wave their hands.

But speeches will take place outside of the sanctuary, not only today but in all our dioceses and churches,” he added.

The Archbishop also clarified that contributions made by politicians would no longer be publicly acknowledged.

Instead, contributors would only be asked to wave at the congregation.

“We have already declared that giving in the Anglican Church will not be announced. Give as God directs you,” Ole Sapit explained.

True to the Archbishop’s directive, political figures attending the service were largely ignored during the event.

Their donations were quietly received, without any mention of the amounts donated.

Politicians were briefly mentioned by name, after which they were asked to stand and wave to the congregation.

This move by the ACK church comes amid rising political tensions between President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza allies and their political adversaries, many of which have been fueled by statements made during church services.

In a recent service, Gachagua controversially claimed that President Ruto had auctioned the Bomas of Kenya to a Turkish businessman, though the government has since denied these allegations.

In recent weeks, President Ruto’s actions in church, including his large donations and apparent disregard for critics, have come under increasing scrutiny.

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