Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a donation of about $40,000 (£32,000) made by President William Ruto. He offered the money towards the building of a priest’s house and as a gift to the choir during Mass on Sunday at the Soweto Catholic Church in the capital,

Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto, citing ethical concerns and the need to avoid political misuse of platform.

The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has had his donation sent back to him by the Catholic Church. ・The Catholic Church in Kenya returned a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto. ・The church faced pressure from Kenyans to return the money over ethical concerns and accusations of being too political.

Churches bin don dey under pressure dis year from young anti-tax protesters wey dey accuse dem say dem too dey close to politicians.

The Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected millions donated by President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja to Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday November 17, 2024. Reverend Philip Anyolo announced that the Church will return the Ksh2.