Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo had indicated that President William Ruto's KSh 2.6 million donation to the Soweto Catholic Church would be refunded.

Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a donation of about $40,000 (£32,000) made by President William Ruto. He offered the money towards the building of a priest’s house and as a gift to the choir during Mass on Sunday at the Soweto Catholic Church in the capital, Nairobi.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, President Ruto donated Ksh600,000 (Sh12.3 million) to the Soweto Catholic Church Choir and Parish Missionary Council. He also donated Sh2 million towards the construction of the Father's house while Governor Sakaja donated Ksh200,000 (Sh4.1 million).

Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto, citing ethical concerns and the need to avoid political misuse of platform.

The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has had his donation sent back to him by the Catholic Church. ・The Catholic Church in Kenya returned a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto. ・The church faced pressure from Kenyans to return the money over ethical concerns and accusations of being too political.

The Archdiocese of Nairobi has rejected millions donated by President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja to Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday November 17, 2024. Reverend Philip Anyolo announced that the Church will return the Ksh2.