Revealed: Amount of Money Contributed In Odinga’s Bondo Church Fundraiser

ODM leader Raila Odinga in a past campaign rally. (Photo/ courtesy)

Revealed: Amount of Money Contributed In Odinga’s Bondo Church Fundraiser

A day after the former Prime Minister hosted a delegation of Kikuyu elders and a host of leaders at his Bondo home, Odinga on Sunday attended a church fundraiser at St. Michael’s ACK church.

Top donors:
Bondo ACK Synod Building Fundraising

1 Jimmi Wanjigi Sh2m
2 Raila Odinga Sh1.5m
3 Uhuru Kenyatta Sh1m
4 Ken Lusaka Sh800k
5 James Nyoro Sh500k
6 Granton Samboja Sh500k
7 Cyprian Awiti 500k
8 Polycarp Igathe 300k
9 James Orengo 200k
10 Oburu Odinga Sh150k
11 Opiyo Wandayi Sh100k
12 Elisha Odhiambo 50k

Total Sh20.8m raised

Also in attendance in the fundraiser was business tycoon Jimmy Wanjigi what has caused an unexpected online sensation.

Jimmy Wanjigi, Polycarp Igathe, Sen Charles Kibiru among other politicians atrended a Church service in Bondo. Igathe is a real surprise here pic.twitter.com/JZcFJKeFSc

— SAMRACK (@SAMRACK) October 12, 2020

The meeting also attracted a number of leaders from the region, in attendance was Siaya Senator James Orengo, MPs Opiyo Wandayi, Otiende Amollo and former Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe.

Was Happy To MC As I Joined @RailaOdinga, @jimmywanjig, @orengo_james, among others, As We Prayed & Raised Funds For Bondo Synod Plaza; Raised Kshs 20.8M. Congratulations Bshp Prof Kodia & All Who Supported The Cause pic.twitter.com/i6CWGdcxdu

— Hon. Otiende Amollo (@OAmollo) October 11, 2020

It was the first time in a while that Odinga graced a church fundraiser. He has always been against Deputy President William Ruto’s donations to churches and fundraisers wanting him to make public the source of Ruto’s genorous contributions. Though it is not clear the personal contribution the ODM leader made, Opera news Hub has learnt that 20.8 Million was raised towards the construction of Bondo Synod plaza.

Taking to his Twitter account to thank all those who made the event a success, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo who was also the master of ceremonies made the revelation.

“I Was happy to MC as I joined Raila Odinga, Jimmy Wanjigi Orengo James, among others, as we prayed and raised funds for Bondo Synod Plaza; Raised Kshs 20.8M. Congratulations Bishop Prof Kodia & All Who Supported the Cause.” Otiende revealed.

It is in the meeting Odinga took time to clarify that the Mt. Kenya leaders had met him at his home not to endorse him for any seat in 2022 but as friends of the whole community.