During a church service in Bungoma, President William Ruto made an unexpected change in his usual practice of donating money to churches. Instead of his typical financial contributions, the President pledged to donate 1,000 bags of maize as part of his offering.
While addressing the congregation, President Ruto, who is known for his farming background, stated, “I am a maize and chicken farmer, and I sell a lot of eggs. I have some maize at home, and from that harvest, I will donate 1,000 bags of maize to the church.” He further added, “You mentioned giving 10 percent? I have more than that, so I’ll be donating 1,000 bags because I have plenty of maize at home.”
President Ruto confirmed that this donation would be part of his contribution to an upcoming church event scheduled for November. He also assured the churchgoers that he plans to attend the event personally, but if he is unable to make it, he will send a representative with his gift.
When asked why he was donating only 1,000 bags despite claiming to be a large-scale farmer, Ruto explained that he was also contributing to several other churches in his home area. “I have many other churches back home that I am also donating bags of maize to,” he said.
This gesture comes after President Ruto proposed a bill in July aimed at regulating public servants’ financial contributions during fundraising events. A memo released on July 10, 2024, by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, communicated that all public officers, including those in various service commissions, would be prohibited from participating in public fundraising.
The memo stated, “It is hereby notified that His Excellency the President has directed that no state officer or public servant shall participate in public collections (Harambees) from now on.”
Despite this directive, President Ruto has faced criticism for seemingly going against his own orders by continuing to make contributions, particularly in church settings, despite the guidelines issued by his office.
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