Their contributions to Kitalaposho AIC church during Sunday’s fundraiser included Sh2 million from President Ruto, Sh1 million from his deputy Kithure Kindiki, and Sh1 million from Mr Kibet and Mr Ichungwa. Mr Kibet and Ichung’wah, who said they represented President Ruto at the church fundraiser, declared that they would continue giving churches donations despite criticism, saying they are meant for God and not religious leaders. They spoke a week after the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi rejected donations from politicians from President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. Also Read: Anglican Church backs Catholic bishops, joins chorus calling out Ruto governmentIn West Pokot, Mr Ichugwah and Mr Kibet claimed Church leaders had not returned the said money. We have come here to donate money to help build the church,” Mr Kibet said.

Source: Daily Nation November 25, 2024 14:10 UTC