Secrets of State House 'Mabati Chapel' Revealed as Ruto Attends Service
Ruto is the first President to attend a church service at the chapel...
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President William Ruto made history by becoming the first Head of State to attend a church service at the State House Interdenominational Chapel, an iron sheet structure that has been operational for 22 years. The chapel's chaplain, Benard Njagi, revealed its significance in praying for leadership during critical moments.
- The State House Interdenominational Chapel, nicknamed the 'Mabati Chapel' (iron sheet), has been operational for 22 years.
- Chaplain Benard Njagi stated that senior clergy convened at the chapel to pray for President Ruto during the 2022 General Election case and for revelations regarding potential anti-government protests in 2024.
- President Ruto fulfilled a two-year-old promise to attend the chapel service and defended plans for a new chapel as an improvement to the existing "temporary and dilapidated structure."
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President William Ruto has confirmed that plans to build a new church within the State House grounds are still active, citing that the current worship space is too small. He also made history by becoming the first Head of State to attend a church service at the existing State House Interdenominational Chapel, an iron sheet structure that has been operational for 22 years. Separately, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized President Ruto for remarks made at a State House meeting with teachers. Gachagua claims Ruto mocked his academic achievements, prompting him to question the authenticity of the President's own education. President Ruto's remarks had implied that working with 'uneducated' leaders was jeopardizing his administration.
