- President William Ruto reiterated the cooperation between the government and religious groups in serving Kenyans
- Ruto highlighted the shared responsibility to promote national unity and provide essential services such as education and health
- The priests led by Bishop Kepha Omae discussed with Ruto about the role of churches in the development of the nation and solving the challenges of society
- Ruto assured the religious leaders of his administration's respect for their freedom while strengthening cooperation
Nairobi – President William Ruto He has emphasized the commitment of his administration to work side by side with religious institutions.
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The President emphasized the joint role of the government and religious groups in serving Kenyans.
In a statement after meeting with leaders of Evangelical and Pentecostal churches at the State House, Nairobi, Wednesday, December 11, Ruto emphasized the important role of religious organizations in strengthening national unity.
“Religious beliefs and the government serve the same people and have always worked together to ensure national unity and provide social services, including education, health and helping those in need,” said Ruto.
The meeting has been held amid growing criticism against Ruto's administration from the Catholic Church and other religious groups that supported his bid for the presidency in 2022.
They expressed concern about donations being used to influence religious leaders, while some church leaders wanted stricter guidelines on receiving money.
What did Ruto discuss with religious leaders?
The meeting, chaired by the Archbishop of the Redeemed Gospel Church, Kepha Omae, brought together important religious leaders to discuss the role of churches in national development.
The President stressed the importance of cooperation, especially in dealing with issues that affect communities throughout the country.
Ruto assured the religious leaders of his government's respect for the freedom of religious institutions, recognizing their great contribution.
“We are committed to maintaining this partnership. We welcomed the leaders of the Evangelical and Pentecostal churches, the Nairobi State House, led by the Archbishop of the Redeemed Gospel Church, Kepha Omae,” he said.
Why the PEFA Church will continue to receive donations from politicians
Elsewhere, the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) announced that it will not follow the order issued by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) on donations from politicians.
The leadership of PEFA emphasized that they will continue to receive all donations and donations, saying they have no way to determine if the donations come from corrupt funds.
Speaking on behalf of the church, the PEFA preacher emphasized that the funds will be used for meaningful projects and that the church will not return any donations already received.
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