Archbishop Sapit Lauds Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze, Calls For Leadership Sanity
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya has said that US President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign funding should serve as a wake-up call for Kenyan politicians.
According to Archbishop Sapit, the move should encourage our leaders to plan ahead of time and be self-sufficient in dealing with the situation.
He stated that the decision to block foreign aid should prompt Kenyan residents and leaders to consider new approaches to addressing the country’s critical concerns.,
“Trump’s disruption of the rest of the world must be a wake-up call for us to be able to think,” he said.
“Every other economy grew not in easy times. When faced with a crisis we think deeper. I hope we can now think deeper.”
RUTO You will one Day Die no Matter How Much you Loot From Kenyans!Ole Sapit Say as he warns African Leaders and Support Trump Decision to Withdraw USAID! pic.twitter.com/dGUuOWG7o5
— Mutembei TV (@MutembeiTV) February 6, 2025
“Partially, I thank Trump for the disruptions. Let us be disrupted so that we can think properly and manage our resources properly.”
He spoke on Wednesday at St Paul’s University in Limuru, when he officially inaugurated the Centre for Anglican Women’s Leadership and Research in Africa.
Archbishop Sapit also urged Kenyan officials to take note of the move and ensure public resources are well-managed for the benefit of citizens.
“The biggest problem to our development is greed, particularly to us leaders. We take away resources from people and instead of using it for development we focus on collecting for ourselves,” he said.
“We should be reminded that no matter how much we amass, we will leave it behind.”
He also urged governments to focus on their development goal, address issues like tribalism and corruption, and empower citizens.
He added the country’s climate makes it easier for Kenyans to cultivate food and ensure self-sufficiency.
Agony Over U.S Foreign Aid Freeze
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) February 5, 2025
PCS Mudavadi has urged President Trump to reconsider his decision to shut down the USAID.
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has lauded Trump's decision terming it a wake-up call for Africa.#NTVTonight @Rosiewangui pic.twitter.com/NB8NCAfxwk
His thoughts are similar to those of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who urged Africa to make better use of its riches and reduce its dependency on foreign handouts.
“This is a wake-up call for you to say what are we going to do to help ourselves because nobody is going to continue holding out a hand there to give you,” he said.
Archbishop Sapit’s words came on the same day that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced that all of its staff globally would be placed on administrative leave beginning Friday.
The aid arm of US foreign policy has recently announced that it will recall all American citizens working with USAID from overseas assignments.
ALSO READ:
- DCI Arrests THREE Suspects Over Ksh5.2 Million Fraud Targeting Attorney General’s Office
- Ruto’s PS Fiercely Defends Passport Issuance To Sudan’s RSF, Compares It To Thabo Mbeki
- Ruto, IMF In Talks Over Multi-Billion Loan Amidst High Debt Accumulation
- Gov’t Finally Responds To Reports Of France Setting up Military Base In Kenya
- EACC Arrests Another Ex-State Official Over Face Academic Certificates
USAID announced that staff leave will begin just before midnight on Friday, as President Donald Trump’s severe measures targeting the humanitarian organization take effect.
The agency stated that the leave will be applicable to all USAID direct-hire professionals, with the exception of designated staff responsible for mission-critical operations, core leadership, and specially designated programs.
“Essential personnel expected to continue working will be informed by agency leadership by Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM (EST),” part of the USAID statement posted on its official website reads.
This decision comes as the agency’s impending closure threatens the jobs of over 35,000 Kenyan employees working on USAID-funded initiatives, with thousands more affected worldwide.
Archbishop Sapit Lauds Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze, Calls For Leadership Sanity
