President William Ruto at a past function. Ruto has said he will not apologize for building a church at State House Nairobi. Photo: PSC.
President William Ruto has responded to claims that a church worth KSh1.2 billion is being built at State House Nairobi, which will accommodate 8,000 people is true, and he will not apologize for building the House of God.
Speaking on Friday at State House Nairobi while hosting leaders from Embu County led by Governor Cecily Mbarire, Ruto said that he will build a church whether they like it or not.
“I have no apologies to make, kwa kujenga kanisa? I have no apology and I will not apologize to anyone for building a church. We will build the church of God, whether the devil likes it or not,” Ruto responded.
His remarks coming after Daily Nation Newspaper exposed a plan after accessing architectural designs of the proposed church causing billions on July, Friday 4.
The head of state confirmed that the investigation by the Paper is true he is building a church at State House, as when he occupied the place, he found a church built of iron sheets, which he said did not match the Status of the State House.
“It is true I’m building a church here at State House. When I came to State House nilipata Kanisa ya Mabati. Kanisa ya mabati inatoshana na State House hata kwa maoni yenu? ” he questioned the leaders.
However, Ruto further clarified that the church is being built by his own money, and not taxpayers money. He further said that he is not starting from scratch, but building from his own volition and respect of the house of God, as well as matching the status quo.
“I’m not using the government’s money, I’m using my own money. I will take you there one day we go and pray together. I haven’t started the church at State House, I found the church here, but it was made of iron sheets, but I have decided to built a church that matches the status quo of State House, and not even a single cent belonging to Kenyan government will be used,” he further clarified.
The issue had sparked a heated debate by Kenyans online, with others questioning the source of the money, while others faulting the head of state for misplaced agenda.
