Musalia Mudavadi seem to be a man in shock over the many millions that have continued to make way into the Kenyan churches. The ANC leader has now joined a section of Kenyans in asking that the source of cash making way into churches be thoroughly probed by the relevant authorities.
Mudavadi wants the Kenya Revenue Authority to audit politicians donating millions of shillings to churches.He wants the taxman to establish the source of revenue and if the people involved are meeting their tax obligations.
He said the information acquired by KRA will also boost the fight against corruption as well as enhance the collection of taxes.
“We have people in the country who are donating more funds than Safaricom is donating through its foundation. We know Safaricom is the biggest company in the region and such people do not have companies close to Safaricom,” Musalia said.
The former Vice president was speaking when he joined his friends for a church service at Ruaka PCEA in Kiambu County.
He said Kenyans must unite in the fight against corruption so that everyone can good health, education and better roads.
Musalia’s calls come after similar calls were made by legislators, mostly from the opposition demanding that deputy President William Ruto be probed for his large-sum contributions to various churches.
The deputy President has lately come under great criticism for his large contributions to churches with many questioning the source of his wealth.
Even at that,the deputy President has insisted that he will continue supporting churches.
Ruto said he is unapologetic about helping religious institutions.
The DP has described himself as an evangelist dedicated to spreading the gospel and supporting churches.
He also pointed out that he was raised by Christian parents.
“If not a deputy president, I would be an evangelist,” he once said at Karatina Stadium.
He added: “I know there are charges against me for helping Christians in churches. I plead guilty to the charges so there is no requirement of witnesses. I am not ashamed of my faith.”
The DP donated at least Sh60 million in different harambees in the six months to July, almost eight times his salary in as many months.
At the functions he attends, Mr Ruto almost always delivers a bundle of crisp notes, well-arranged and into the hands of smiling members of the clergy.
It is a trend he has vehemently defended, arguing that “unlike God, who gave His son as a sacrifice, none of us is being asked to give more than we can”.
Even in his immense generosity, Mr Ruto argues that while he is not a poor man, he is being subjected to scrutiny together with those he says are much richer than he is.
Regarding a lifestyle audit, the deputy president has constantly said he is ready as he has nothing to hide.
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