Kenya politicians Eugene Wamalwa and Okiyah Omtatah agree with the Anglican Church that politics should be kept out of church services. Wamalwa, who leads the Democratic Action Party of Kenya, hopes other churches will adopt similar rules. He believes churches should focus on worship rather than political activities.
Wamalwa shared his thoughts after the church made its announcement on Sunday. The former Defence Cabinet Secretary wrote on X that he supports the decision made by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit during a consecration ceremony. He emphasized that churches need protection from becoming places for political campaigns.
Senator Omtatah showed his approval by sharing a video of Archbishop Ole Sapit making the announcement. He simply added the words "way to go" to express his support. Nandi Senator Samson Cheragei also backed the church's decision, stating that politicians have plenty of other places to speak, including events like baby showers or bridal showers.
Cheragei did mention that churches still need proper methods for raising money to build worship spaces. The new rule from Archbishop Ole Sapit bans politicians from addressing church members during Anglican services across Kenya. Politicians can still talk to people after services end outside the church buildings.
Under these new guidelines, politicians who attend services will only be recognized by standing and waving to church members. The Archbishop also announced that Anglican Churches will stop publicly announcing offering amounts. He made it clear this policy applies not just for one day but throughout all Anglican dioceses and churches in the country.
Wamalwa shared his thoughts after the church made its announcement on Sunday. The former Defence Cabinet Secretary wrote on X that he supports the decision made by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit during a consecration ceremony. He emphasized that churches need protection from becoming places for political campaigns.
Senator Omtatah showed his approval by sharing a video of Archbishop Ole Sapit making the announcement. He simply added the words "way to go" to express his support. Nandi Senator Samson Cheragei also backed the church's decision, stating that politicians have plenty of other places to speak, including events like baby showers or bridal showers.
Cheragei did mention that churches still need proper methods for raising money to build worship spaces. The new rule from Archbishop Ole Sapit bans politicians from addressing church members during Anglican services across Kenya. Politicians can still talk to people after services end outside the church buildings.
Under these new guidelines, politicians who attend services will only be recognized by standing and waving to church members. The Archbishop also announced that Anglican Churches will stop publicly announcing offering amounts. He made it clear this policy applies not just for one day but throughout all Anglican dioceses and churches in the country.
