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‘Salimieni huyo’: Lavington Church cancels First Lady Rachel Ruto’s fundraiser event after online uproar

Rachel Ruto

First Lady Rachel Ruto joins in praise and worship during a crusade by American-Canadian televangelist Benny Hinn at Nyayo National Stadium on February 24, 2024.

Photo credit: Bonface Bogita | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The First Lady was slated to grace the event that was raise funds for completion of a sanctuary.
  • On Wednesday, President William Ruto said that he would not sign the controversial Finance Bill.

In the spirit of ‘Salimieni huyo’, Kenya's youths have cornered Lavington United Church, compelling its leadership to cancel a fundraiser event scheduled for this Sunday. 

Kenyan First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto was slated to grace the event, which aimed to raise funds for completion of a sanctuary.