‘It Was Just A Pledge!’ – Jesus Winner Ministry Clarifies Ruto’s Ksh20 Million Donation
Days after facing harsh criticism for reportedly getting KSh20 million from President William Ruto, Jesus Winner Ministry published a statement refuting the allegations.
Addressing the press on Thursday, March 6, the church’s Secretary, Raphael Mweti, explained that the multi-million-shilling donations were a pledge, not a monetary donation, as some Kenyans claimed.
According to Mweti, President Ruto offered the funds in response to a request from Bishop Edward Mwai, who told the Head of State of the church’s plans to build a larger facility.
However, he stated that, while the church had yet to receive the funds, it would not deny them, and that the earnings will be utilized to build a larger facility to accommodate more congregants.
“We wish to clarify to the nation who have been our faithful followers since 2009, that President Ruto pledged KSh20 million following a request from our General Overseer, Edward Mwai,” the church spokesperson stated.
Jesus Winner Ministry issues a statement dismissing claims that it received Ksh. 20 Million donation from President William Ruto pic.twitter.com/7Dsuiq2IyI
— The Times of Kenya (@Thetimeskenya) March 6, 2025
“Following our humble beginning in the Zimmerman area in 2000, the church has grown to its current state in Roysambu, and we plan to build a bigger sanctuary on the land we bought from Uchumi,” he added.
Mweti went on to say that, despite the criticism, the church will continue to welcome Kenyans from all walks of life, regardless of political affiliations or social standing.
“Our church motto is, accept one another as Christ accepted you. Our doors are open, and we do not discriminate against anyone based on their affiliations or status in society,” Mweti told Kenyans.
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The clarification comes just a day after a group of Kenyans wrote to the Roysambu-based church, requesting the immediate return of the KSh20 million, which they described as the proceeds of crime.
Religious leaders defend Jesus Winner Ministries over Sh 20m donation from President Ruto pic.twitter.com/mErK0VLoI3
— K24 TV (@K24Tv) March 6, 2025
In a letter signed by prominent city lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and three others, the church was instructed to submit the funds to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Njiru then questioned how President Ruto could donate so much to a church when his monthly salary was set at Ksh1.4 million.
“This, therefore, means that by dint of your actions of receiving the said suspected amount, you are aiding and abetting the commission of a crime and corruption,” Ndegwa Njiru commented.
‘It Was Just A Pledge!’ – Jesus Winner Ministry Clarifies Ruto’s Ksh20 Million Donation
