Speaking at the AIC Fellowship Annex in Uasin Gishu County on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Ruto contributed KSh 20 million towards the construction of the church and strongly defended his charitable giving.
In his speech, Ruto dismissed those opposing his church contributions, arguing that they do not believe in God.
He emphasized that his donations would continue, regardless of public opinion.
"Those who are against the word of God and the building of sanctuaries in Kenya will fail.
They will not succeed, they will not overcome us. I want to say that in this nation called Kenya, God will be known," Ruto stated.
He further instructed the church leadership to calculate the total amount raised in a recent fundraiser, double it, and send him the invoice. This, he said, would be his contribution.
Ruto has consistently defended his donations to churches, often citing his long-standing tradition of giving.
He previously stated that he has been contributing to religious institutions for over 30 years and sees it as a personal commitment to supporting faith-based initiatives.
"I have never lacked because I know the secret of giving and what it does," he once said while addressing a similar controversy.
However, his large financial contributions to churches have raised concerns among Kenyans, with some questioning the source of the funds.
The issue became more contentious after the Catholic Church recently declined a KSh 5.6 million donation from him, citing its policy on financial gifts.
Despite the criticism, Ruto insists that his donations serve a greater purpose.
He believes supporting churches helps instill good morals in society, which in turn makes governance easier.
According to him, churches play a key role in mentoring children and shaping responsible citizens.
He has also maintained that he has no apologies for giving to religious institutions.
In a previous address, he said, "We have no apologies to make as we give to God because God gave first."
Ruto’s continued church donations remain a divisive topic in Kenya.
While his supporters view him as a devout Christian using his position to support faith-based development, critics argue that such donations should be scrutinized, especially in the face of economic hardships.
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