NCCK Urges President Ruto to Prove Bribery Claims and Act on Corruption

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has challenged President William Ruto to provide evidence supporting his recent claims that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are involved in bribery. The council is urging the President to back his words with action.

Speaking during a Sunday service at the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) Church in Roysambu, Nairobi County, NCCK Vice Chairman Bishop John Okinda emphasized the need for decisive action in the fight against corruption.

“The ongoing debate is good. We need to tackle corruption as a nation. But we want to see results. We need to jail the corrupt,” said Bishop Okinda.

NCCK Urges President Ruto to Prove Bribery Claims and Act on Corruption

Church Leaders Demand Action, Not Promises

Bishop Okinda’s remarks were echoed by other church leaders, including Bishop Samuel Njiriri of Stewards Revival Ministry and Apostle Peter Manyuru of Jesus Teaching Ministry. Both leaders urged the President to act on intelligence reports already in his possession.

“This is the right time for the President to take action. He has a lot of intelligence; let him use it to prosecute the corrupt,” said Bishop Njiriri.

Apostle Manyuru agreed, adding:

“We want to see action taken against corrupt leaders, not just talk.”

NCCK Opposes Multi-Agency Anti-Graft Team

The NCCK also expressed strong opposition to the formation of a multi-agency team to spearhead the fight against corruption. Instead, they insist that the mandate should remain solely with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), as outlined in the Constitution.

“EACC, under Bishop Oginde, should take full mandate. Don’t bring many people, there will be confusion,” Bishop Okinda warned.

Pressure Mounts on President Ruto

President Ruto returned to the country this weekend from Japan, where he attended the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). However, he is yet to respond to mounting calls from both Parliament and the clergy to make public the evidence he claims to have received from intelligence agencies implicating some MPs in corruption.

The growing pressure from church leaders reflects the public’s demand for accountability and transparency. Many Kenyans now expect the President to move beyond statements and ensure that those implicated in graft face prosecution without delay.