The Archdiocese of Nairobi declines political donations and will refund any funds already received to the respective donors. The Archdiocese of Nairobi has declined donations from the Governor and President.
They add that the Church must remain neutral and avoid compromising its integrity by accepting political contributions.
The Archdiocese of Nairobi issues a statement regarding donations made by President Ruto and other politicians to Soweto Catholic Church, referencing Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) directives that discourage political donations to churches and the use of church events for political self-promotion.
In accordance with these directives, the Archdiocese has decided to return donations of Ksh 200,000 from the Governor of Nairobi to the choir and Parish Missionary Council (PMC), Ksh 600,000 from President Ruto to the choir and PMC, and Ksh 2 million from President Ruto for the construction of the Fathers’ house.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has declined all political donations and funds, both those already received and those promised to the Soweto Parish.
In a statement, Archbishop Philip Anyolo refunded donations of Ksh 200,000 from the Governor of Nairobi, Johnson Sakaja, to the choir, Ksh 600,000 from the Parish Missionary Council (PMC) to the choir, and Ksh 2 million from President William Ruto for the construction of the Fathers’ house.
Political leaders are urged to focus on addressing pressing national issues, like corruption, human rights, freedom of speech, and more.
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