President Ruto visited Bishop Edward Mwai last Thursday at the State House. They talked right after Ruto gave 20 million shillings to help build the Jesus Winner Ministry Church. Just days before that, Ruto said he would ask his friends to chip in another 100 million shillings toward the church building. The entire project needs about 1 billion shillings.
Ruto shared news about their meeting on social media. He wrote that Bishop Mwai updated him about how the construction was going at their Roysambu location. Several top church leaders joined them at the State House. Their meeting happened soon after church leaders talked to reporters about the money Ruto donated on March 2.
Ruto thanked Bishop Mwai because the church let thousands of young people use their space during a government job fair. These youth came looking for work through a program called Kazi Majuu. Ruto promised his administration would keep supporting efforts that find jobs for young Kenyans abroad. He believes these programs create more chances for youth to earn money.
The church had to explain the donation when some people complained about it Thursday. These concerned citizens officially asked the church to give back the money. The church leaders defended everything by saying Ruto has attended services there since 2009. Secretary-General Raphael Mwiti explained that Bishop Mwai directly asked the President for help with the building fund.
Church officials mentioned they need a bigger building because they have more members than space. Their ten-year plan includes constructing a larger church on property they bought from Uchumi Supermarkets. The current building can no longer fit everyone who wants to attend services. Leaders see the expansion as necessary for their growing congregation.
Ruto shared news about their meeting on social media. He wrote that Bishop Mwai updated him about how the construction was going at their Roysambu location. Several top church leaders joined them at the State House. Their meeting happened soon after church leaders talked to reporters about the money Ruto donated on March 2.
Ruto thanked Bishop Mwai because the church let thousands of young people use their space during a government job fair. These youth came looking for work through a program called Kazi Majuu. Ruto promised his administration would keep supporting efforts that find jobs for young Kenyans abroad. He believes these programs create more chances for youth to earn money.
The church had to explain the donation when some people complained about it Thursday. These concerned citizens officially asked the church to give back the money. The church leaders defended everything by saying Ruto has attended services there since 2009. Secretary-General Raphael Mwiti explained that Bishop Mwai directly asked the President for help with the building fund.
Church officials mentioned they need a bigger building because they have more members than space. Their ten-year plan includes constructing a larger church on property they bought from Uchumi Supermarkets. The current building can no longer fit everyone who wants to attend services. Leaders see the expansion as necessary for their growing congregation.
