Church Leaders Urge Gen Z to Halt Plans to Occupy Jesus Winner Ministry
Nyeri clergy have called on Gen Z youth to reconsider their plans to occupy Jesus Winner Ministry headquarters in Roysambu, Nairobi, following a Sh20 million donation from President William Ruto.
The religious leaders came to the defense of Bishop Edward Mwai, who accepted the donation on March 2, asserting that churches do not have the means to determine the source of contributions.
“We have no way of verifying whether money donated to the church is clean or not,” said Reverend Veronica Waruguru of Jesus Winner Ministry, Nyeri. She emphasized that donations play a vital role in supporting church initiatives, and rejecting them would hinder their efforts to help the community.
Reverend Benson Mwangi urged fellow clergy members to welcome contributions made to their churches. He praised Bishop Mwai for using the funds to care for vulnerable groups in society. “He is fulfilling his duty by taking care of orphans, widows, and the underprivileged,” Mwangi noted.
Meanwhile, Reverend Martin Mwangi criticized those condemning Bishop Mwai for accepting the donation. He called on Gen Z youth to refrain from protesting and instead focus on prayer and worship. “My appeal to Gen Zs is: do not go there to demonstrate. Just go there to pray and worship,” he said.
President Ruto, who made the donation, hosted Bishop Mwai at State House on March 6 to discuss the progress of the church’s construction in Roysambu. The President reaffirmed his commitment to raising an additional Sh100 million to support the church’s estimated Sh1 billion project.
In a post on X, Ruto shared his meeting with Bishop Mwai and senior clergy members, expressing gratitude to Jesus Winner Ministry for its role in hosting a government-led job recruitment drive for youth seeking employment abroad.
“We appreciate Jesus Winner Ministry Church for complementing our Labour Mobility Programme by hosting a recruitment drive aimed at securing jobs for our youth abroad,” Ruto stated.
The donation has sparked debate, with some questioning the transparency of church funding, while others insist that places of worship should remain open to contributions as they play a crucial role in societal support. As tensions rise, the clergy’s appeal seeks to defuse the situation and redirect focus toward faith and community service.
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Church Leaders Urge Gen Z to Halt Plans to Occupy Jesus Winner Ministry