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Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi rejects Ruto, Sakaja donations

Bishop Philip Anyolo

Metropolitan Archbishop of Nairobi Philip Anyolo.

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By  Joel Odidi

Web-Editor

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • On Sunday, November 17, 2024, President Ruto donated Sh600,000 to the Soweto Catholic Church Choir and Parish Missionary Council. He also donated Sh2 million towards the construction of the Father's house while Governor Sakaja donated Sh200,000.
  • The President promised to buy a parish bus and also pledged an additional Sh3 million for the construction of the priest's house.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donations from politicians. In a statement on Monday, Archbishop Philip Anyolo said the money received from President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja would be refunded.  

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, President Ruto donated Sh600,000 to the Soweto Catholic Church Choir and Parish Missionary Council. He also donated Sh2 million towards the construction of the Father's house while Governor Sakaja donated Sh200,000.

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