The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has issued a scathing critique of President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of fostering a culture of deep-rooted corruption and demanding immediate action against implicated officials.
Speaking to the press on Thursday afternoon from the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, Archbishop Sapit did not mince words as he condemned what he described as the government’s failure to uphold transparency and accountability.
“We cannot continue to watch as public resources are looted with impunity,” Sapit said. “Government officials who have been linked to corruption must do the honourable thing and resign immediately to pave way for investigations.”
The Archbishop further urged the government to bolster the independence of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), noting that political interference had significantly weakened its ability to function effectively.
He emphasized that anti-corruption institutions must be given both the autonomy and resources to investigate and prosecute without fear or favour.
In his address, Sapit also called for enhanced collaboration between the EACC and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), urging both agencies to move swiftly in concluding corruption cases that have dragged on for years.
“The fight against corruption must not be a public relations exercise. It must be genuine, robust, and timely,” he added.
Sapit’s remarks come amid growing public frustration over rising cases of alleged graft within various government ministries and state corporations.
The recent exposure of procurement irregularities, inflated tenders, and misuse of public funds has sparked widespread protests and renewed calls for accountability from civil society and religious leaders.
The Archbishop’s strong stance signals a broader push by the church and other moral leaders to hold the government accountable, particularly at a time when the country is grappling with high living costs, unemployment, and declining public trust in institutions.
Sapit concluded his address by urging Kenyans to remain vigilant and to demand integrity from their leaders, warning that failure to act decisively against corruption would erode the country’s democratic and economic foundations.
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