The Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit has called for patience and calm as the Kenya Kwanza administration begins to implement its development plans.
Speaking in Kisii after meeting area Governor Simba Arati, Ole Sapit said the country is facing harsh economic times due to global issues and any meaningful development needs some time to be realised.
"We have teething problems during the transition of government. The county governments and the national government have plans underway to put the country on track. We are assessing ourselves. Leaders must pick the right priorities," he said.
His comments come as the opposition continues to pile pressure on the government to address several issues, including the high cost of living that is affecting several families.
The archbishop said that President William Ruto's administration needs time to deliver on its promises.
"At this point, it will be unfair to judge whether the government is right or wrong. We are giving the leadership a benefit of the doubt, putting in mind that we are coming out of a difficult period of Covid-19 and an election cycle," said Ole Sapit.
The archbishop is visiting Kisii ahead of the opening of a new Anglican Church Diocese in the area and the consecration of a new bishop in the next couple of days.
He also said the country will not embrace LGBTQ.
Ole Sapit said the church has a mission to change the perception that the country is ready for LGTBQ.
"We have our cultures and norms to safeguard," he said.
Meanwhile, the Kisii County Assembly took time to debate the legalisation of LGBTQ groups in the country.
Nominated MCA Damaris Nyanchoka called for engagement in public forums to end the vice.
"It is no longer a secret that we have our young boys and girls joining the groups. They even dress in a specific code known to themselves so that they can easily identify each other on the streets," said Nyanchoka.
Masige West MCA Michael Motome said African cultures do not allow for LGTBQ.
"We need to organise various cultural activities to sensitise our people against such behaviours," he said.
Assembly Speaker Philip Nyanumba said the House will not entertain any push aimed at legalising LGTBQ.
"We are a country and community guided by morals and norms," he said.
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