- The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected the donations of President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja to the Catholic Church in Soweto
- The two had made large donations for the construction of the priest's house, the choir and the PMC
- Several Kenyans have applauded the move to reject the donations while some expressed hope that Kenya will be a better place
Nairobi – The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has announced a plan to return all donations made by President William Ruto and the Governor Johnson to St. Anne and Joseph Catholic Church in Soweto.
Source: Facebook
On Sunday, November 17, President Ruto he contributed KSh 2 million for the construction of his father's house, KSh 600,000 for the choir, and promised an additional KSh 3 million to complete the house.
Meanwhile, Governor Sakaja gave KSh 200,000 to the parish choir and the Pontifical Missionary Council (PMC).
Metropolitan Archbishop Philip Anyolo said that the money will be returned as it violated the instructions of the Catholic Church and the 2024 Public Funding Appeal Bill.
The church's decision has received support from some Kenyans, who have urged others to follow its example.
What did Kenyans say after the church rejected Ruto's donation?
@Wakabando noted:
“This is it! The truth will set you free! Thank you, Archbishop Philip Anyolo, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Nairobi, for rejecting the corruption of Sakaja and Ruto. Indeed, the Kenya Catholic Bishops Council (KCCB) is the conscience of our nation. God bless you! “
@MigunaMiguna said:
“Archbishop Phillip A. Anyolo has joined the ranks of great liberation theologians like archbishops Henry Okulu and Alexander Muge. Viva!”
@Carlpeterkimani said:
“What a great move! Other churches should follow suit.”
@Camundih said:
“Wow! A very good example to be set for other churches to follow. You didn't see this coming. If you want to give to God, don't announce it, give to God secretly and humbly.”
@Karanimutonga said:
“Thank you very much, my church, for listening to us. We will continue to build our churches as we have always done. Brick by brick. Grain of sand by grain of sand.”
@YussufIbra noted:
“This is a brave and commendable move. Let them keep their dirty money, and please keep this momentum going.”
@Jmuthirsty asked:
“I love our Catholic church, you have shown the way for others to follow. May God give you more wisdom and protection.”
@SankeiSaitoti advised:
“Finally we are getting on track. The sanctity of the pulpit must be maintained. Return the money and ban politicians from the pulpit. God's altar must not be used for political self-promotion.”
@vaotwitt asked:
“What we need now is KCCB X Chances to lead us in a 54-day Rosary across the country with these Special Intentions and other prayers until peace is restored and our country is saved please.”
@onyapidiomuria said:
“Now I believe Kenya will change, thanks to the Catholic Church for making history, and I hope that other Protestant churches will follow suit.”
The bishops of the Catholic church criticized Ruto about the rampant corruption
While this is happening, a few days ago the bishops of the Catholic Church criticized the government of President Ruto for the prevalence of corruption in the country.
Bishop Dominic Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret lamented during a national address that the truth has disappeared under the rule of Kenya First.
In addition, the bishops accused the government of excessive taxation, human rights violations, kidnapping and killing of women.
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