Ruto Pledges Ksh10 Million For Construction Of Pastor's Plaza
Ruto responded to a request for a State Lodge in the area by announcing that he would personally fund the construction of the plaza.
Marvin Chege 
President William Ruto on Sunday, April 20, pledged to donate Ksh10 million for the construction of a pastor's plaza in Narok County, another instance of him making contributions to churches.
While speaking at a church service in Mosiro, Narok County on Sunday, Ruto responded to a request for a State Lodge in the area by announcing that he would personally fund the construction of the plaza. 
"You have told me that you need a State Lodge here. But I have been wondering how it would be here in Mosiro. Having considered that it is not possible, I have decided that I will, on the requests made for the construction of a pastor's plaza here in Mosiro," Ruto stated.
President William Ruto and other leaders during a church service in Ntulele, Narok County on April 20, 2025. /PCS
"Because we cannot have a State lodge here, we will build that plaza for pastors. I will look for Ksh10 million to embark on the construction. That will be for you to build that plaza, and if you get stuck midway, I will send these friends of mine to come help you."
Despite public backlash and his ban on church harambees, President Ruto has stood firm on his support for religious institutions through financial pledges.
On March 2, Ruto sparked political controversy after promising to donate Ksh20 million to Jesus Winner Ministries in Roysambu, drawing criticism from the public. This came shortly after the youth stormed the church in protest, accusing it of being too cosy with the government.
Following the uproar, Jesus Winner Ministries issued a statement denying that they had received any money. Speaking on March 6, church secretary Raphael Mweti clarified that the funds were only pledged, not handed over, and were in response to a request by Bishop Edward Mwai, who had briefed the president on plans to expand the church.
“We wish to clarify to the nation who have been our faithful followers since 2009, that President Ruto pledged Ksh20 million following a request from our General Overseer, Edward Mwai,” the church spokesperson stated.
“Following our humble beginning in the Zimmerman area in 2000, the church has grown to its current state in Roysambu, and we plan to build a bigger sanctuary on the land we bought from Uchumi."
This all unfolded months after Ruto banned all state officers from participating in harambees, a directive formally communicated on July 10 through a memo by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
"In that regard, and conscious of the duty to ensure that the spirit of Harambee continues to propel its noble ideals while addressing concerns on accountability and ethical conduct within the public service, it is notified that His Excellency the President has directed that no State officer and public servant shall participate in public collections (Harambees) henceforth," the memo read in part.
However, four days later, the Head of State promised to financially contribute towards the completion of the construction of the AIPCA church in Ndogino, Nyandarua County, appearing to disregard his directive.
