Kenya archdiocese rejects donations from president
November 19, 2024
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CWN Editor's Note: The Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected donation from President William Ruto and from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
“The Church must remain a neutral entity, free from political influence,” explained Archbishop Philip Anyolo. He said that gifts from the two political leaders, which had been offered to a parish in Nairobi, would be returned “to safeguard the Church from being used for political purposes.”
The Kenyan Catholic bishops have been critical of Ruto’s political leadership.
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