This archive report was first published on 7 October 2019.
On October 7, 2019, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua spoke out against church leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy in their stance against corruption.
Mutua's remarks came after Catholic Bishops announced that they would no longer accept liquid donations from politicians, instead directing that donations be made through bank accounts and mobile money transfers.
However, Mutua argued that this move did not go far enough in preventing dirty money from entering church coffers.
He urged church leaders to focus on educating their congregations about their civic duties, rather than relying on promises of an afterlife.
‘It’s hypocritical to call for prayers against corruption whereas some priests and pastors are receiving questionable money from politicians. We have invited corruption to our altars and pulpits,’ Mutua said.
