We will continue building churches; Ruto
President Ruto vows to continue building churches despite state ban on harambees
President Ruto vows to continue building churches despite state ban on harambees.
President William Ruto on Sunday assured the religious community that he will, alongside his close political allies continue contributing towards the construction of churches across the country despite announcing a ban on harambees after youth-led protests.
Speaking after a church service in Chebango, Bomet County, the Head of State argued that Kenya has a long-standing tradition where politicians and Kenyans at large come together in fundraisers to build places of worship, which he argued needs to be maintained.
Ruto, however, said this will done under a new structure and in accordance with the law.
He revealed that as it stands, a bill seeking to legally entrench church harambees and participation of politicians in such events has already been presented in Parliament.
“We have said there will be a different way of how leaders can participate in harambees.” President Ruto stated.
This comes after on July 5, the President announced that no state officer would be allowed to participate in fundraising activities henceforth.
He also directed the state officers to keep off philanthropic activities.
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“The Attorney General is hereby directed to prepare and submit legislation to this effect and develop a mechanism for structured and transparent contribution for public, charitable and philanthropic purposes,” Ruto said.
In a memo dated July 7, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei reiterated that whilst the spirit of Harambee continues to propel its noble ideal of nation-building, the same has come into disrepute through perceptions of corruption and abuse of office.
“In that regard, it is notified that His Excellency the President has directed that ‘No State officer and public servant shall participate in public collections (Harambees) henceforth,” he said.
“Accordingly, all public officers are required to adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct and to secure their strict compliance with the directive as well as compliance by all officers under their supervision, direction, or control.”
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