Ruto Put on the Spot as Preacher Tells Him Face-to-Face What His Government Must Stop Doing

A preacher used a church service attended by President William Ruto to raise concerns about alleged bribery in government recruitment, directly asking the Head of State to address claims that young Kenyans are being charged millions of shillings for jobs.

The incident happened on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during an interdenominational service at Nyamaiya Stadium in Nyamira County.

Speaking before the congregation, the clergyman complained that some jobseekers were allegedly being asked to pay huge sums to secure employment in public institutions.

He specifically mentioned recruitment into the police service, military and teaching profession, claiming that applicants had been asked to part with as much as KSh1 million.

The preacher called on government leaders to stop the alleged practice, warning that it was unfair to young people who had spent years pursuing education in preparation for employment.

“Viongozi, wacheni kuuzia Wakenya barua za kazi,” he told the President.

His remarks placed the issue of corruption in public recruitment directly before Ruto, who was attending the service alongside local leaders and residents.

The preacher did not name any individual or identify a specific government department responsible for the alleged demands.

His concerns, however, touched on a challenge that has continued to trouble many young Kenyans seeking limited employment opportunities.

For families that spend considerable resources educating their children, demands for additional payments to secure jobs would create another financial burden if the allegations are true.

The remarks also renewed questions about fairness and transparency in recruitment processes, particularly in public institutions where opportunities attract large numbers of applicants.

Ruto was in the Gusii region for a four-day development tour covering Nyamira and Kisii counties.

The preacher’s direct appeal has since attracted attention online, with Kenyans discussing the allegations and calling for accountability in public sector recruitment.

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