Ruto pledges to pay Ksh2B debt owed to the Kenya Methodist University
By Cynthia Lodite, February 20, 2026President William Ruto has pledged to pay at least Ksh2 billion of debt to the Kenya Methodist University after a consultative meeting with members of the clergy at State House, Nairobi.
In a statement on his official X account on Friday, February 20, 2026, Ruto explained that the Church remains an indispensable partner in Kenya’s development, playing a transformative role across critical sectors, including health and education.
“The Church remains an indispensable partner in Kenya’s development, playing a transformative role across critical sectors, including health, education, social services, and community empowerment,” Ruto said.
On his part, Ruto explained that the meeting with the Kenya Methodist Church reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with faith-based institutions in advancing the shared development agenda.
“Its enduring presence at the grassroots continues to uplift lives and strengthen the moral fabric of our society. At State House, Nairobi, I hosted leaders of the Methodist Church in Kenya and reaffirmed my administration’s commitment to working closely with faith-based institutions in advancing our shared development agenda,” Ruto said.
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On his part, the Head of State announced his support for the Methodist Church by paying Ksh2 billion, which he says will enable the institution to continue delivering essential services without undue financial strain.
“Assured them of government support, including the intention to pay debts of up to KSh2 billion owed to Methodist University, enabling the institution to continue delivering essential services without undue financial strain,” Ruto stated.
Ruto has further called upon members of the clergy to complement government efforts in combatting drug and substance abuse by providing moral leadership, spiritual guidance, and mentorship to our youth.
“Called upon the Church to complement government efforts in combatting drug and substance abuse by providing moral leadership, spiritual guidance, and mentorship to our youth. Together, we shall nurture a generation grounded in strong values, discipline, and purpose, and secure a brighter future for our nation,” Ruto added.