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What started as a simple act of generosity has turned into a political firestorm. When President William Ruto pledged Ksh.20 million to help build Jesus Winner Ministry Church, he likely expected praise, not backlash. But in a country grappling with economic hardships, many saw it as a misplaced priority – why donate millions to a church while urging citizens to tighten their belts? The outrage quickly spread, evolving into an online revolt under the hashtag #OccupyJesusWinner, with frustrated Kenyans calling for action.
The outrage didn’t stop at the President. Reverend Mwai, the unsuspecting recipient of Ruto’s pledge, found himself in the crosshairs of public scrutiny. The reverend revealed that since the announcement, he and his wife had been inundated with over 5,000 abusive messages, some so threatening that he was forced to buy new mobile numbers to escape the harassment.
And then came the most startling revelation – Mwai admitted that not a single cent of Ruto’s pledge had materialized. “For the record, the President never left any money behind,” he clarified, adding that it was just like any other promise, left lingering in uncertainty.
For those demanding accountability, this statement was gasoline to an already raging fire. If the money hadn’t been delivered, was the pledge merely a publicity stunt? Or was the church playing along in a political charade?
The controversy deepened when Ruto announced that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) had officially handed over a plot of land in Roysambu to the church. With bold confidence, the President declared, “I told KDF that this land is a holy place, and the church will be built there.”
This act of presidential intervention raised more questions. Was state land being allocated at the will of a single leader? Was this a calculated political move to solidify his influence in religious circles?
The discontent among Kenyans has now gone beyond digital activism. Protesters have marked March 9 as the day they will physically occupy the Jesus Winner Church, turning the pulpit into a symbol of resistance. Lawyers, activists, and prominent figures have thrown their weight behind the movement, encouraging Kenyans to take a stand.
For Reverend Mwai, what began as a visit from the country’s leader has turned into a nightmare. For President Ruto, what was intended as an act of generosity has spiraled into a political scandal. And for the people of Kenya, the question remains – who truly benefits when power and faith collide?
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