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Oscar Sudi and allies splash millions in church fundraisers amid economic hardships

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Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi. (Courtesy)

Amidst the tough economic times, Messrs Moneybags are emerging and splashing millions of cash on weekends and at times on Fridays. The politicians, most of them allies of President William Ruto, have not been sparing any opportunity to donate colossal amounts of cash to churches. The youthful MPs are not always quick to explain their source of wealth.

Some Cabinet Secretaries have also joined the bandwagon of generous contributions. They fly across Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and the Western region with colossal amounts of money, and are contributing generously to churches in the wake of tough economic times.

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