The Archdiocese of Narobi has rejected several Kes 2.8 million donations made at Soweto Catholic Church by President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
The governor donated Kes 200,000 to the Parish Choir and Parish Missionary Council (PMC), while the President donated Kes 600,000 to the same organizations.
President Ruto contributed Kes 2 million to the Fathers' House construction.
Further, the bishops also rejected a Kes 3 million pledge for additional construction and a parish bus donation.
The Archdiocese said this is in accordance with the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) directives and the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill 2024.
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The Archdiocese confirmed that any funds previously received in violation of these directives would be returned to donors.
He urged politicians not to use the pulpit for rhetoric, claiming that such actions jeopardise the sanctity of religious spaces.
The Church emphasised its role as a neutral institution free of external influence, as well as its obligation to reject any contributions that jeopardise its integrity or perpetuate unethical behaviour.
The Church urged political leaders to focus on critical national issues such as political squabbles, corruption, human rights violations, broken promises, overtaxation, and misplaced priorities.
Leaders were also urged to demonstrate ethical leadership by prioritising Kenyans' needs over selfish political goals.
While inviting politicians to attend church for spiritual nourishment, Archbishop Anyolo emphasised that they should do so as ordinary Christians rather than using their positions for personal or political gain.
He emphasised that the church should remain a place of worship and community guidance, free of political interference or influence.
