Ruto Responds to Bishop Over Church Donations, Says He Gives Money to God, Not Individuals

President William Ruto has addressed questions surrounding financial contributions towards church construction, insisting that his donations are made to God and should not be interpreted as money given directly to individual religious leaders.

Speaking during his visit to the Gusii region, Ruto said nobody should be forced to contribute towards building a church, arguing that such projects should be supported willingly by those who believe in them.

He explained that he had heard a bishop make remarks suggesting that if some people declined to support the construction of a church, others should step in and ensure the project was completed.

Responding to the remarks, the President directly addressed the bishop, making it clear that he does not consider his church contributions personal payments to religious leaders.

“There is nobody who is being forced to build a church. We are building because of your willingness. I heard the bishop saying that if some people refuse, others should come and build the church. I want to tell you, Bishop, I have not given money to any bishop; I give money to God,” Ruto said.

The President further expressed concern about situations where individuals who receive donations on behalf of religious institutions are perceived as the personal beneficiaries of the contributions.

He suggested that it was wrong for someone to present themselves as the recipient of money that was intended for God.

Ruto also appeared to criticise situations where people who receive donations from others later make demands or expect something in return, instead of allowing the contributions to remain acts of faith and generosity.

His remarks brought attention to the relationship between church leaders, financial contributions and the voluntary nature of religious giving.

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