Kitale: The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Rev. Jackson Ole Sapit, has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and reject divisive politics as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during celebrations to mark the centenary of St. Luke’s Cathedral in Kitale, Ole Sapit highlighted the importance of unity among Kenyans from different ethnic backgrounds.
According to Kenya News Agency, Ole Sapit emphasized that Trans Nzoia’s diverse communities had shown that harmonious coexistence is possible. He called on citizens to resist attempts by politicians to divide them along tribal and regional lines, urging that leaders be judged by their vision, policies, and commitment to the common good.
‘Let us look at Kenya as one. We have shared the dreams of good healthcare. We have shared dreams of good schools for our children. We have shared the dreams of a peaceful Kenya and a greener Kenya,’ he said.
Ole Sapit described Trans Nzoia, home to people from various parts of the country, as an example of peaceful coexistence that could be replicated across Kenya. He congratulated the people of Trans Nzoia for demonstrating that families and communities from different regions can thrive together.
The archbishop warned that elections had previously created divisions among Kenyans, urging citizens not to allow political rhetoric to fuel hatred and conflict. He challenged politicians to tone down their rhetoric and avoid using violence to advance their interests, suggesting that leaders should instead persuade voters through their policies and development agendas.
Ole Sapit condemned cases of abductions, saying they violated constitutional freedoms and had no place in Kenya. He urged Kenyans to protect one another and maintain peaceful coexistence before, during, and after the 2027 General Election.
Ole Sapit also highlighted the importance of investing in children and young people, noting that the diocese had dedicated the Chapel of Victory and a Children Centre of Excellence as part of its efforts to support and nurture young people.
Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Ambassador Susan Nakhumicha, who attended the celebrations, echoed the archbishop’s call for unity. She described Trans Nzoia as a ‘small Kenya’ because of its diverse population and condemned the use of political goons. Nakhumicha urged political leaders to focus on their development agendas instead of resorting to intimidation or violence.
The speakers called on Kenyans to look beyond ethnic and political differences and work together to build a peaceful, united, and prosperous country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
