ACK Bishops Blasts Ruto's Government for Tribal Appointments and Excessive Spending

The Anglican Church has criticized President William Ruto's suggested taxation layout, saying that the move will serve as an economic blow to Kenyans who are already held captive by financial instability. 

They have rejected the proposed measures on grounds that they expose the government as insensitive to the plight of Kenyans. The members of the House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) denounced Ruto's regime for tribal appointments in the public service. They further spoke against the creeping lack of accountability and transparency in government institutions, calling for the institutions to be impartial and efficient. 

“There is glaring tribalism and cronyism, particularly with regard to public appointments. There is an apparent lack of accountability and transparency in our institutions. This is not acceptable. Let all institutions and government agencies be impartial and efficient, and not simply beholden to political influence,” Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said. 

The bishops also requested bi-partisan talks on the 2022 presidential election standstill to include faith-based organisations. They called on the Azimio La Umoja coalition and Kenya Kwanza to engage in the talks without a shred of suspicion for the greater good of the Nation. 

The bishops decried the Finance Bill tabled in Parliament, saying that a 3% deduction to the Housing Fund will burden Kenyans. They further criticised the government for not addressing the budget deficits and delayed payments of salaries. They called on the government to address excessive spending, especially during the economic hardship condition the country is experiencing.