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July 5, 2025
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Opposition leaders slam Ruto over state house church plans

Opposition leaders slam Ruto over state house church plans

Opposition leaders have criticized President William Ruto over his plans to construct a church at State House..

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Opposition leaders have criticized President William Ruto for plans to build a church at State House, claiming it misuses public land and violates the constitutional separation of church and state.

  • The church construction project is reportedly set to cost Sh1.2 billion.
  • Key opposition figures like Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka expressed concerns over prioritizing the church while neglecting the Kiambaa church ruins.
  • Gachagua accused the government of targeting dissenting youth leaders with illegal arrests to suppress opposition voices.

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