President William Ruto has donated Ksh5.3 million to Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi.
Speaking in the church on Sunday, November 17, 2024, during a church service, Ruto promised to give Ksh300,000 towards the purchase of children’s uniforms and Ksh5 million for the construction of the church father’s house.
“I will give them (children) a new uniform. I will give them Ksh300,000 to buy uniforms. I will also buy the choir a new uniform before I leave. But your job is to sing to God, not humans,” Ruto stated.
“The chairman has also informed me that you are building the father’s house. I will give Ksh5 million on Monday or Tuesday. However, I will audit that money.”
Ruto has also promised to deliver a bus to the church in January.
Ruto vs Catholic bishops
In the last couple of days, Ruto has been at loggerheads with the Catholic church after its bishops accused him of running a corrupt government.
While addressing the press on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) reprimanded the Kenya Kwanza administration over what they claimed is perpetuating the culture of lies and failing to address the issue of abductions.
The Catholic bishops went all out to castigate the current regime, claiming that they have failed to uphold integrity and have resolved to spew lies on major issues affecting the nation.
“The culture of lies is swiftly replacing the integrity and respect that Kenyans deserve. Basically, it seems that truth does not exist, and if it does, it is only what the government says. Unfortunately, it seems that the Kenyans have helplessly tolerated the lies told to them constantly by the politicians. Kenyans must learn not to applaud or validate the lies that the politicians tell them, but rather must resolve to seek and be led by the truth,
“This culture of lies, unkept promises, and misplaced priorities is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with,” the bishops stated.
The bishops further lamented over the deterioration of security in the country, which had led to the rise of abductions and femicide and challenged the relevant authorities to swing into action and restore order in the country.
“We are appalled by the blatant recurring incidents of reported abductions, disappearances, torture, and killings of Kenyans. We also decry the increasing murder of women,” the bishops demanded.
“The government must protect the life of every human person in Kenya. It must take the lead in following the law, which the leadership took an oath to uphold and defend at all times.”