Deputy President William Ruto has finally laid bare the secret behind his ability to contribute millions of shillings in fundraisers and church offerings.
The DP's generosity has been questioned by a section of opposition leaders, who have argued that the money he gives almost on a weekly basis exceeds his monthly salary.
Speaking on Thursday on Kameme FM, the DP said that apart from being a public officer, he has been in business for 30 years, hence his ability to raise such funds.
He added that some of the money comes from many friends who choose to stand with him in giving towards the construction of churches and other initiatives.
"Mimi nimekuwa mfanyabiashara kwa zaidi ya miaka thelathini. Ni vile siwezi anza kutangaza eti niko na kampuni fulani na fulani. Pia niko na marafiki kadhaa. (I have been in business for over 30 years . It is only that i cannot start saying i own this and this company. I also have many friends)," Ruto said.
He also lashed out his critics, terming them bitter with him and only using the fundraiser issue as a political excuse to get to him.
However, he noted that they will have to live with his character, noting that he will continue giving as a show of his gratefulness to God.
The DP insisted that no amount of complaints and attacks will derail him, especially from people whose life story cannot match his, some of whom were born off rich families.
"Wanalalamika sio eti kwa sababu wananijali ama wanajali wakenya, ni kwa sababu hawataki nifanye hivyo. Mimi najua penye Mungu amenitoa, wengine wao hawajatolewa mbali kama mimi. (They are complaining not because they care for me or the country but because they are not happy with my giving. But I know the far God has brought me, some of them do not share in that)," said Ruto.
The debate has also been used by his critics to question his integrity and has also brought about claims that he is engaging in early campaigns ahead of his 2022 presidential bid.