President William Ruto has promised to donate Sh5 million to AIC Kipkorgot Sunday School.
The President said that Sunday school is an important stage in shaping their future.
“Sunday school is important because that is where we build the character of our children that is the place we lay a firm foundation for the future citizens of Kenya. I will give you Sh5 million for Sunday school," he said.
The President called on religious leaders to build a solid foundation for the children by teaching them the word of God.
“I’m impressed with these children and if we can give a solid character foundation to our children. We will have a better country going into the future; we will reduce the incidences of femicide, drug abuse and criminality if we build a solid character for our children and citizens, especially at a young age," Ruto said.
This comes a month after the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi rejected a cash donation made by the President and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church.
During the service, Ruto donated Sh600,000 to the church choir while Sakaja gave Sh200,000. Ruto at the same time gave Sh2 million for the construction of the parish priest's house and pledged another Sh3 million for the same.
The Head of State at the same time promised to deliver a bus to the church in January.
But Nairobi Archdiocese Bishop Philip Anyolo said the donated cash would be returned and added that the promised bus would not be accepted.
He cited a directive by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops that banned such donations.
Archbishop Anyolo stated that the Nairobi Church will maintain a firm stance on politicians' donations, highlighting the Church's need to safeguard itself from being used for political purposes.
On Saturday, Ruto called on parents to embrace their parental responsibilities.
Ruto said that most parents wait for the government to care for their children.
The President added that the government cannot take over the responsibilities of parents.
“Our priority as parents is to take care of our children, we should teach them the word of God and advise them against bad behaviours. Most parents leave their responsibilities to the government,” Ruto said.
The President, however, said that the government has the mandate to take care of the education, health and other responsibilities of their children.
He said that criminals perpetuating the illegal acts are children who have gone astray.
Ruto called on parents to guide their children on the right path to avert such incidences.