Bishop of Bungoma Received KSh 5m Donation From Ruto, Accepts It: “I Can't Return It”

• On Sunday, December 1, President William Ruto donated KSh 5 million to St. Chrispinus Anglican Church in Bungoma town
• Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo, who presided over the mass, vowed to uphold Ruto's contribution despite the recent scandal involving the Catholic Church
• Governor Kenneth Lusaka defended politicians who donate to churches, stressing that such gestures are in line with the teachings of the Bible

Bungoma – President William Ruto has donated KSh 5 million to a church in Bungoma county a few days after the Catholic church rejected his donation.

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Sunday, December 1, Governor Kenneth Lusaka presented Ruto's donation to the Anglican Church of St. Chrispinus in Bungoma town.

While handing over the donation of KSh 5 million, Lusaka joked that he hoped the church would not return the president's donation.

The Bungoma governor also defended politicians who donate to churches, stressing that such gestures are in line with the teachings of the Bible.

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“The President has sent me his donation of KSh 5 million but I hope the bishop will not return the donation. There is nothing wrong with leaders contributing to God's work. The Bible encourages us to honor the Lord with our resources,” Lusaka said. .

Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo, who presided over the mass, assured Lusaka that he would not reject Ruto's millions.

He dismissed criticism against church donations, insisting that such donations are necessary for furthering the church's mission.

“I will not return the donation. There is nothing wrong with receiving donations intended for God's work,” Mechumo said.

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Meanwhile, President Ruto has called for an end to the recent tensions between priests and government officials following the rejection of his contribution to the Catholic Church in Soweto.

The tension arose after the Catholic church refused and vowed to return KSh 5.6 million donated and promised by the president, citing a violation of the church's directives on gifts.

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During the interfaith service in Kimana, Kajiado South, on Sunday, December 1, Ruto emphasized the importance of peace and harmony and urged government and religious leaders to put aside their differences and work together to move Kenya forward.

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