Summary
Kenyan President William Ruto plans to build a large church at the presidential residence in Nairobi, costing about $9 million, which he says he will fund personally. There has been criticism regarding the project's cost and its compatibility with Kenya's secular constitution, as well as concerns about building it on state property.
Key Facts
- President William Ruto wants to build an 8,000-seat church at the State House in Nairobi.
- The project's cost is estimated at $9 million.
- Ruto says he will pay for the church himself.
- The construction raises questions about using state property for a religious building.
- Critics argue the project may conflict with Kenya's secular constitution.
- Kenya has a diverse religious population, including Christians, Muslims, and other faiths.
- Some have criticized the church's cost during a time of economic hardship for many Kenyans.
