Pastor Edward Mwai Meets Ruto at State House After 5,000 Insults
- mwananchivoiceco
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
On Thursday, March 6th, President William Ruto welcomed Reverend Edward Mwai, the founder of the Jesus Winner Ministry Church.
The Head of State announced the meeting on his social media, along with photos of them engaged in a deep conversation at State House, Nairobi.
President Ruto, in a statement on X, commended Mwai's church for organizing a recruitment drive that aligns with a state initiative aimed at linking young people to job opportunities overseas, while also asking about the progress of the church's construction in Roysambu.
“We appreciate Jesus Winner Ministry Church for complementing our Labour Mobility Programme by hosting a recruitment drive, which aims to secure jobs for our youth abroad,” Ruto stated.
“The government will continue supporting this initiative as we work to expand job and income opportunities for our young people.”
On Sunday, President Ruto pledged to personally donate Ksh.20 million and subsequently contribute Ksh. 100 million through a harambee.
This ignited public outrage, questioning why the President would make such a large donation when, not long ago, he promised to adhere to calls for austerity during the Gen Z demonstrations, where he stated he would ban harambees for state officers.
Kenyans, angered by the situation, have vowed to protest at the mentioned church on Sunday, March 9th, with the hashtag #OccupyJesusWinner leading the movement.
Mwai disclosed that he and his wife have been receiving threatening messages, prompting him to purchase new mobile lines, even though they have not received any money from the Head of State.
"I have received more than 5,000 abusive messages and cannot make calls," he told Daily Nation adding he has sunk in panic and paranoia.
"For the record, President Ruto never left any money behind. I consider what he promised like any other pledge when you are left chasing after it to be fulfilled," he added.
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