President William Ruto has reiterated his commitment to continue giving to the church, saying that he has no apologies for giving to God.

Speaking on Sunday November 24, 2024 during an interdenominational service at Kapsitet Primary School in Kericho County, President Ruto said his government will continue supporting the church.

“So, we have absolutely no apologies to make as we give to God. Because God gave first,” he said.

The President emphasised that he will  continue giving since he is a product of giving.

“We are going to give for the building of the church and for God’s work. Our salvation is a product of giving. It is God who gave first. That is why we have the privilege to know Christ,” he said.

Citing Biblical Scriptures, Ruto said he understands the word of God enough to know that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

“That is what we are going to do. So don’t fret. We will build our churches, we will partner to spread the word of God,” he said.

The President added that he has been building churches for 30 years and has never lacked.

“I know the secret of giving and I know what it does. As William Ruto, I am a product of giving and therefore I know what I should do,” he reiterated.

Ruto said he will also teach others on giving without ulterior motives of political or competitive basis.

The President’s remarks comes a week after Catholic Bishops in Nairobi rejected his donation of Ksh5.8 million.

Archbishop Philip Anyolo explained in a statement on November 19, 2024 that funds already received would be returned.

President Ruto had donated Sh600,000 to the choir and Sh2 million for the construction of the Father’s House, along with a promise of an additional Sh3 million and a parish bus. 

“Politicians are most welcome to attend Church for their spiritual nourishment, but they are encouraged to do so as ordinary Christians, without leveraging their political gain,” Anyolo said.