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Kenya president still handing cash to churches despite his own ban

Kenya President William Ruto pledged 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church, leading to protests demanding the return of what they called 'stolen tax money' that ended with police teargassing demonstrators.
While protests occurred, Ruto offered an additional 20 million shillings at another church in Eldoret and promised to raise another 100 million shillings for the Jesus Winner Ministry.
Critics accuse Ruto's government of illegally diverting public funds to churches for voter influence and fear potential money laundering.
Ruto dismissed his critics, stating that those who oppose his donations do not 'believe in God' and claimed that donations have turned churches into 'graveyards of spiritualism'.

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Kenya president still handing cash to churches despite his ban

Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fueled corruption.

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Kenya president still handing cash to churches despite his own ban

Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption.

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Kenya President Still Handing Cash To Churches Despite His Own Ban

Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption.

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