This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
On July 23, 2019, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga raised concerns about the source of millions of shillings being donated by some politicians during church fundraisers.
According to Odinga, it is ironic that politicians are able to carry large sums of money to churches in sacks when the country's economy is struggling.
He questioned the source of the funds, suggesting that some politicians are bribing church officials to invite them for fundraisers, where they donate more than they earn.
“Some politicians are now bribing church officials to invite them for fundraisers at which they donate more than what they earn. The money is to corrupt society and buy support from people,” Odinga said.
He also noted that the leaders are giving away large amounts of cash that even some of the wealthiest persons in the country cannot afford.
“Not even philanthropists like Vimal Shah and Manu Chandaria can afford to donate such kinds of money to churches and sustain it,” Odinga added.
His comments come after Deputy President William Ruto insisted that he will continue contributing money to churches, saying that nobody should lecture them on what to do with their money.
