Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended President William Ruto's sizable church donations, which have drawn public criticism.

Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday, April 23, Cherargei said the president's contributions are justifiable compared to those of some Members of Parliament, whom he accused of being unable to account for their wealth.  He described Ruto's donations as acts of generosity. "You know our president is a man of means.

He has built his wealth over time, and he also has friends.

You cannot put the president on the same level of giving as the MPs because in 1997, he was not giving Sh20 million when he was a first-time MP," said Cherargei.