Kenyan Clergy Protest President William Ruto’s Plan To Build Church at Official Residence

Kenyan Clergy Protest President William Ruto’s Plan To Build Church at Official Residence

Kenya President William Ruto, an evangelical Christian, has revealed plans to build a church at the State House, his official residence, at his own expense.

Kenyan clergy protest President Ruto's plan to build church at official residence

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Kenya President William Ruto, an evangelical Christian, is known for quoting Bible verses and singing gospel songs in public settings and once wept openly at a church service. Now Ruto has revealed plans to build a church at the State House, his official residence, at his own expense. The columned building featuring large windows and two rooftop crosses is expected to accommodate 8,000 worshippers, according to an architec…

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Kenyan Clergy Protest President Ruto's Plan to Build Church at Official Residence

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