ACK Bishop criticizes Kenyans for referring to Ruto as Zakayo
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Nairobi ACK calls out Kenyans for comparing President William Ruto to the biblical 'Zacchaeus the tax collector' (Zakayo)
Nairobi ACK calls out Kenyans for comparing President William Ruto to the biblical ‘Zacchaeus the tax collector’ (Zakayo).
Speaking at ACK Emmanuel Church in Bahati, Nairobi, on Sunday, March 24, Nairobi ACK Bishop Joel Waweru said it was shameful for Kenyans to call the president names.
The bishop pointed out that the country’s problem is not taxation but corruption, which is deeply rooted in society and requires a concerted effort to eradicate the vice.
“I have seen people referring to you in a manner that is not allowed. They have been comparing you to Zakayo. It is very shameful for Kenyans to compare you to Zakayo. Our work is to pray for you and your government,” Waweru said.
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Bishop Waweru asked Kenyans to respect the president, saying that God had a reason for putting Ruto in his position of serving 50 million Kenyans.
“I am in charge of around 130 priests in the Nairobi diocese and over 300,000 members of the congregation, I can tell you it is not an easy task shepherding all these people. What about the President, who is in charge of 50 million Kenyans? All should respect him since God had a good reason for putting him in that position,” he added.
Meanwhile, Preident Ruto had earlier pointed out that he would continue doing what he thinks is good for the country, regardless of nicknames, Zakayo.
He dismissed criticism against his policies, which are characterised by increased taxation and deductions.
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