Opposition leaders slam Ruto over state house church plans

Kalonzo Musyoka during the funeral of Gladys Gathoni, aunt to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in Inono Village, Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]

Opposition leaders have criticized President William Ruto over his plans to construct a church at State House, accusing him of misusing public land for religious purposes and disregarding the constitutional separation of church and State.

Led by former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, the opposition termed the President’s move as inappropriate and hypocritical, especially at a time when the government is facing widespread criticism over the handling of youth-led dissent across the country.