MP Amisi had stood ready to present his contribution, but Pastor Manyuru interrupted him, declaring that his church would no longer accept money from politicians, a move that was met with applause and cheers from congregants.
“I know some of you are here for the first time since we announced that we would not take money from MPs. We don’t want it said that we are being bribed. Instead, we are ready to join you in your fundraisers outside the church,” Pastor Manyuru said firmly.
Pastor Manyuru’s move to shut the door on political donations has sparked fresh debate about the relationship between politics and religion, with some citizens urging other churches to follow suit to safeguard their credibility before congregants and society at large.
The incident took place in the presence of several leaders from the new political coalition known as the Kenya Moja Alliance, among them Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who attended the service.
During the service, Kenya Moja leaders used the platform to push for opposition unity, declaring their intention to team up with leaders such as Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, George Natembeya, and Fred Matiang’i in a bid to defeat President Ruto in 2027.
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