Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has urged the government to allow review of the taxation regime because Kenyans are overburdened and going through economic challenges.
He said apart from heavy taxation, the government must also reduce wastage of resources to help reduce the economic burdens frustrating Kenyans.
Sapit said many Kenyans, including the middle class, are unable to meet their basic needs because of high taxes on salaries and other earnings.
He has supported a request by the bi-partisan talks team to be given more time to agree on critical issues including the high cost of living.
“It’s only through the talks that we will be able to stabilise and unite the country and there is nothing wrong if it takes a little more time,” Sapit said.
He said the rising cost of living is as a result of both external and internal policy issues, including the heavy taxation, which can be reviewed.
“We have those external matters like the wars in Ukraine and Israel which affect oil and other market prices, but locally we need to review the tax regime and reduce wastage in government,” Sapit said.
At the same time, Ole Sapit is asking Western nations to stop pushing LGBTQ down the throats of Kenyans and other Africans.
He said although the Western countries had made LQBTQ part of their lives and even the law, it was wrong for them to push the same to other regions where it is not welcome.
"We know God created mankind to procreate and bear children through man and woman relationship but not through any unacceptable means," Sapit said.
"I urge that as Kenyans we continue to respect our cultures and believes and avoid being misled into foreign behaviours."
He said LQBTQ is now a major concern for Kenyans, especially parents.
Sapit was speaking in Eldoret when he paid a courtesy call on Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.
Present also were Deputy Governor John Barorot and ACK Bishop of Eldoret Stephen Ruto.
Sapit is in Eldoret to attend the 40th anniversary since the establishment of the ACK Eldoret diocese.
Bii said they respect the archbishop for his unwavering stand on many issues.
"We remember the courage you took to pray at Bomas during elections and after that peace prevailed," he said.
He urged Sapit to pray over joblessness in the region and other issues affecting Kenyans.
Sapit delivered a short sermon and offered prayers outside the county headquarters.
