I Know You've Come With Money - Pastor Blocks Oscar Sudi From Revealing His Contribution [Video]

In an unexpected move, Reverend Peter Kinyanjui of the PCEA stopped Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi from announcing his contribution. 

The moment occurred on Sunday, April 13, during a fundraising event, with Kinyanjui highlighting the biblical principle of humility in giving. 

“Mr. Sudi, because I know you have come with money, don't tell us how much you have contributed. Just come with an envelope, even if it’s from the president.

"The Bible says that whatever your hand gives the other hand should not know and that is very serious. We do not want to reveal the money we are going to give to build that church and then Jesus will say one day we were showing off," he said.

Sudi was given an opportunity to speak, and in his remarks, he acknowledged that the restriction on politicians speaking in churches was largely a result of their own actions.

"Bishop, you've enforced what I have been thinking of all this while. And it is us politicians who have spoiled it for ourselves because we talk politics in church

"But let me just reiterate, maybe the bishop does not know me, but I am a Christian. What you have done is right, and it is we politicians who ruined everything by speaking politics in church," he said.

This comes about two weeks after President William Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to donating to churches, despite having previously banned public officials from participating in fundraisers due to corruption concerns.

In July 2024, Ruto announced a directive prohibiting state officers from engaging in public fundraising activities, stating that such practices were breeding grounds for corruption. 

He instructed the Attorney General to draft legislation to establish a structured and transparent mechanism for public, charitable, and philanthropic contributions.

"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," he said.

However, Ruto has continued to make significant donations to churches. 

Notably, he pledged Ksh20 million to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church in Roysambu, Nairobi, and promised to raise an additional Ksh100 million for its construction. 

Ruto has defended his actions, emphasizing his personal commitment to supporting religious institutions.

“I am a product of giving to God, and I’m unapologetic about it. I do so on the firm foundation of the scriptures,” he said.