Experts defend Ruto's State House meetings with clergy
“President William Ruto is not the first President. To be fair, the State House approach and uses are still the same."..
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Political analyst Ambrose Weda and Eldas MP Adan Keynan have defended President William Ruto's State House meetings with religious leaders, amidst public debate on whether these engagements compromise the church's independence.
- Weda stated that presidential invitations offer clergy an opportunity to directly engage with leadership and voice public concerns.
- Keynan echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the presidency's role as a unifying institution that engages various societal segments.
- Both emphasized that such meetings are a cultural norm and should not signify compromise, with Weda adding that religious leaders must still speak out on societal issues.
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