The Anglican Church of Kenya through Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit faulted Deputy Rigathi Gachagua on his remarks that the former administration had fleeced public coffers.
The DP had sensationally claimed that during the transition period, there was wanton looting from the then-outgoing senior government officials.
Ole Sapit, while appearing on Citizen TV, on Sunday, March 5, he remarked that the matter raised by Gachagua was grave and should not be played to the public gallery.
“If there is any truth about what the Deputy President said, it should be unearthed so that Kenyans can know the truth.
“But if it is just another talk which has no basis, I think it would be wrong to entertain Kenyans on such weighty issues,” he warned.
The Archbishop clarified that he was not defending corrupt individuals but wanted the proper channels to be followed when tackling the issue.
“If there is any evidence, Kenyans need their money back but I hope what is being said has a basis.
“Kenyans do not want to be sucked into a circus, where scandals are mentioned but there is no logical conclusion,” he remarked.
Sapit further advised the government to concentrate on issues that were affecting Kenyans.
“We are in hard times; we are battling prolonged drought and high cost of living. We need to prioritise that,” he advised.
In the same breath, Sapit faulted the frequent political rallies organised by the opposition.
“Kenyans do not know how to conclude a matter, we put the country in a perpetual election mode.
“I think we should prioritise the life of Kenyans who are facing drought, address the cost of living and uplift the standards of the citizens,” he spoke about the rallies.
He added that instead of political innuendos, politicians should give out a message of hope and have an agenda that will improve people's livelihoods.
On March 4, the DP accused close allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta of looting Ksh16 billion a few days before handing over power to President William Ruto.
"The was Ksh10 billion that was purportedly used to pay some contractors. Money was being brought in cartons and flew with choppers to peoples' homes," he added.
