A section of Jubilee MPs allied to Tanga Tanga has vowed to rally behind the stand taken by the Catholic Church Bishops on church fundraisers.
Speaking on Friday at St Michael Kiamaina Catholic Church in Bahati, Nakuru County during the 6th graduation ceremony od Bahati CDF-sponsored students in various courses, the leaders stated that the church has a strong role in society and should be supported.
The MPs led by the host Kimani Ngunjiri (Bahati) said the move taken by the church will also help in regulating.
They vowed to continue working closely with the church in Kenya to ensure social development at grass root level.
“The church is right and we should support it as leaders” said Kimani Ngunjiri.
On his part, Nominated MP David Sangok arguing that there is no clean and dirty money but money meant to support development in the church.
Sangok stated that there are churches that have developed while others are yet to develop hence the need to support them through fundraisers.
“There is no clean money and dirty money when it comes to development. What we need to do is ensure that there is a proper collaboration between leaders and the church to enhance development,” observed Sangok.
Similar sentiments Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro saying that political leaders will continue to support the church.
“As Kiharu MP, I want to assure the bishops and the church that we shall respect the direction they give us."
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua who represented Deputy President William Ruto in the function said "We shall continue partnering with churches to ensure there is development and as leaders, we respect the stand taken by the church.