This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.
On August 4, 2019, Deputy President William Ruto spoke at a fundraiser at Nanyuki Stadium for the Laikipia East Pastors Fellowship, where he cautioned MPs against endorsing National Assembly Leader of Minority John Mbadi's proposal to cap donations to Sh100,000.
Dr Ruto warned the lawmakers of God's wrath should they approve the amendments, citing the book of Deuteronomy 8:11, which says: 'Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day.'
He added, 'You will face the wrath of God if you are not careful as lawmakers. Don't be distracted by those agitating to change the Bible through Parliament.'
Speaking at the event, the DP termed the proposed amendments as an attempt to change some clauses of the Bible, saying, 'Some people still cannot believe how a young person like William Ruto that used to sell chicken has risen to the position of a Deputy President. I am the Deputy President because the Lord has planned for me to tell off those defiant people who are out to demean His word.'
Mr Mbadi wants Section 13 of the Public Officer Ethics Act to make it mandatory for public officers to file returns with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) within 14 days, stating the source of their contributions.
During the fundraiser, the DP contributed Sh2 million and another Sh1 million from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
