Raila: Beware of ‘dirty’ money in churches

By Agency report

Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga said on Sunday that politicians are using church fundraisers to “buy popularity” among the public. He was invariable referring to Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto.

MOdinga said those who take part in church harambees are the very ones who refer to themselves as hustlers, a word the DP often uses to describe himself and his followers, adding that while Kenya’s economy suffers due to corruption, some politicians are going to churches with money in sacks.

“Some politicians are now bribing church officials to invite them for fundraisers at which they donate more than what they earn. The money is to corrupt society and buy support from people,” said Mr Odinga.
According to him, these activities by politicians amount to money laundering, not mere church contributions.
“Not even philanthropists like Vimal Shah and Manu Chandaria can afford to donate such kinds of money to churches and sustain it,” he said and regretted that despite these huge donations, churches still ask faithful to give offering.