Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, a high-ranking member of the ODM party and a prominent figure in Nairobi’s political landscape, delivered a compelling message of unity and peace at Jesus the King Prophetic Church in Mutuini Ward, Dagoretti South Constituency.
Speaking during a Sunday service that also served as a thanksgiving for the church’s development, Wanyonyi praised Raila Odinga’s decision to support President William Ruto, highlighting it as a crucial move towards stabilizing the nation.
“We have seen how Raila Odinga has decided to support President William Ruto. The country is now very peaceful,” Wanyonyi told the congregation.
“At times, there is no need to fight each other. We have one country despite having several leaders. We cannot burn our country and seek another place. No. It is not good to be a refugee. We would rather co-exist with our problems and have peace.”
Dagoretti South Constituency, one of Nairobi’s 17 constituencies, hosted Wanyonyi for this significant visit. His remarks come at a time when President Ruto has appointed four senior ODM members to his new broad-based government, a strategic move following sustained countrywide protests that disrupted economic activities.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Wanyonyi is widely expected to contest for the Nairobi Governor’s seat, a position that would place him at the helm of the capital city’s leadership.
During the service, Wanyonyi discussed the controversial Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, which seeks to regulate public fundraising by politicians and public servants.
“The proposed law aims to curb corruption by barring public servants from attending and contributing to public fundraisers. Politicians involved in such harambees will be fined KES 5 million,” he explained.
While supporting the bill, Wanyonyi clarified his position, stating, “I do not want to be invited to Harambees but would not mind supporting special tithes.”
In a gesture of goodwill, Wanyonyi pledged to donate 1,000 chairs for an upcoming thanksgiving celebration involving 25 churches. This donation is part of his ongoing commitment to community support, having already contributed to the church’s construction with a cement donation.
The service, led by Bishop Jimmy Ndichu, featured a sermon on faith and divine intervention, drawing on the stories of the Samaritan woman and a king’s officer whose faith led to the healing of his son.
The bishop thanked Hon. Wanyonyi for his generosity and prayed for the expansion of his influence, recognizing him as a leader of great importance.
“I am happy to see that this church is up and has many congregants,” Wanyonyi expressed, noting the progress made by the church.
He urged the members to continue supporting the church, ensuring its growth and the spread of the Gospel.
