Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has asked the Kenya Kwanza regime to stop taking advantage of their position for political gain.
In a statement via his X on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Kalonzo said that the current administration has the habit of turning every situation to align with their political agenda.
“The Kenya Kwanza regime should end their open habit of leveraging their positions for political gain,” Kalonzo wrote.
Kalonzo on Soweto’s donation
The Wiper leader further applauded the Archdiocese of Nairobi after rejecting President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s donation to Soweto Catholic Church.
Kalonzo stated that the bishops’ tough stance is commendable.
“I applaud the Catholic Bishops for their tough stance on refunding William Ruto’s Ksh2.6 million and Governor Sakaja’s Ksh200,000 ‘donations’ to the Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi,” he said.
He further noted that the bishops’ stance is a true spirit of battling corruption in the country and also aligns with the citizens’ goals of transparency and accountability.
“This is the true ethos of battling corruption in our country, and it aligns with Gen Zote’s goals of transparency and accountability,” Kalonzo added.
I applaud the Catholic Bishops for their tough stance on refunding William Ruto's Sh.2.6 million and Governor Sakaja's Sh.200,000 'donations' to the Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) November 19, 2024
This is the true ethos of battling corruption in our country, and it aligns with GenZote's…
Church stance on donations
In a statement dated November 18, 2024, Archbishop Most Rev Philip Anyolo said that the church maintains its stand on donations from politicians, stating that such money violates the law.
“Public Fundraising Appeals Bill 2024, under Section 10(2), it is deemed that any person who solicits or receives money or a benefit conducts a fundraising appeal, regardless of whether the representation made was direct or indirect.
“The bishops have consistently maintained a firm stance on the matter of politicians donating money to churches, highlighting the ethical concerns and the need to safeguard the church from being used for political purposes,” he added.
Meanwhile, Anyolo said that they strongly discourage the use of church events for fundraising and platforms for political self-promotion, adding that any contribution that violates the law would be refunded.
“The Catholic Church strongly discourages the use of church events such as fundraisers and gatherings as platforms for political self-promotion.
“The Church is called to uphold integrity by refusing contributions that may inadvertently compromise its independence or facilitate unjust enrichment,” he directed.
