Anglican Church Archbishop Urges Environmental Conservation and Noble Leadership in Palm Sunday Message

Archbishop Jackson Sapit of the Anglican Church in Kenya delivered a compelling Palm Sunday Homily at the All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi, emphasizing the crucial need for environmental conservation and noble leadership.

Sapit highlighted the urgency of promoting climate justice by advocating responsible usage of natural resources to mitigate the effects of climate change.

He pointed out that the current environmental challenges are primarily due to human greed and selfish pursuits for material possessions.

The Archbishop called on individuals to collectively work towards greening the world and transitioning to green energy sources, reducing reliance on carbon-emitting fossil fuels.

He urged Kenyans to take personal responsibility in making sustainable choices to protect the environment and lead by example.

Sapit also called for servant leadership among politicians, emphasizing the need for prudent utilization of tax money for public services delivery.

He voiced expectations for efficient use of taxes to enhance education, healthcare, infrastructure, and overall national development.

The Archbishop expressed concerns about leaders who neglect their oversight responsibilities, failing to champion transformative policies for national growth.

He specifically criticized politicians who admitted to passing bills without thoroughly reading them, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making.