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Ruto asks 40 preachers to anoint State House, allows guests to 'speak in tongues'

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President William Ruto (centre) during the prayer service at State House Nairobi on September 25, 2022. On the left is First Lady Rachel Ruto and on the right is Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. [Courtesy of PSCU]

President William Ruto on Sunday, September 25 asked 40 preachers to consecrate State House Nairobi.

The Head of State, who had just returned from UK and US trips, hosted hundreds of congregants at State House for a thanksgiving, prayer service and lunch.

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