Church leaders argue that they do not have a system in place to evaluate the sources of the donations and will use the funds for meaningful projects within the community.
This announcement comes amid a growing debate in Kenya over the acceptance of political donations by religious institutions.
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) recently called for churches to reject donations from politicians, arguing that such donations could compromise the moral integrity of the church.
However, PEFA has rejected this directive, saying that it does not have the means to determine whether the donations are from corrupt sources.
A PEFA preacher explained that while some denominations may screen donations, PEFA does not currently have such a system.
Instead, they plan to continue accepting all offerings and channel them into good work. The church has also emphasized that it will not return any donations already received, although it has urged politicians to make their contributions quietly, without publicity.
The controversy over political donations to churches gained momentum in November when the Catholic Church ordered the return of donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
The church claimed that the donations violated its guidelines and would damage its reputation. Ruto had donated funds for various church projects, including KSh 600,000 for the choir and KSh 3 million for a church bus, while Governor Sakaja had contributed KSh 200,000 for the choir and other church activities.
Despite the backlash, PEFA has remained steadfast in its position. The church's leaders argue that the funds will be used to support their community outreach programs, such as building infrastructure and helping those in need. They have also called on politicians to make their donations discreetly to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.
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