Popular US preacher Benny Hinn has revealed that he has been invited to visit Kenya by First Lady Rachel Ruto.
Speaking while conducting one of his preachings, Pastor Hinn disclosed that the First Lady flew to Orlando together with her team to request him to attend a government-sponsored crusade in Nairobi.
"Something amazing happened. The First Lady of Kenya flew from Nairobi with her team, just for one reason; to ask me to come back to Nairobi for a nationwide government-sponsored crusade," Hinn revealed.
The televangelist said he was surprised since he had never been invited by a first lady for a government-sponsored crusade.
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A section of Kenyans have raised concern about the First Lady’s visit questioning the use of taxpayers’ money to invite the American pastor.
Below are some of the reactions from netizens.
The First Lady travels Business Class. The current KQ Return ticket to and from JFK New York is 1.6 million shillings.
The First Lady travels Business Class. The current KQ Return ticket to and from JFK New York is 1.6 million shillings.
— Gabriel Oguda (@gabrieloguda) September 20, 2023
Benny Hinn says she went with her team. Let's say 5pax. Ksh8M on flights only minus hotels and per diem, just to invite Benny Hinn for a crusade when they… pic.twitter.com/ICBSARGJ5X
A section of other Kenyans however welcomed the move by the First Lady to welcome Pastor Hinn to Kenya.