Nairobi: Clergyman Calls Out Kenyans Complaining about William Ruto's Church at State House
- President William Ruto's move to construct a church at State House sparked a lot of criticism from political leaders and common citizens
- However, Bishop Samuel Ngacha has condemned Kenyans, especially Christians, who have been complaining about Ruto's actions
- He further called out former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of being bitter following his impeachment from office
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Bishop Samuel Ngacha has criticised Kenyans who have been complaining about President William Ruto's move to build a church at State House.
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Speaking at the State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, July 16, Ngacha stated that people should not be opposing the construction of a Christian altar unless they belong to the anti-Christ.
Bishop Ngacha defends Ruto's State House church
The clergyman further questioned Christians who were part of the group that was complaining about the church.
"Those making a lot of noise are the ones who are against the altar that we are building here. Those complaining are the ones who used to pray for the governor when the country was colonised. If you see someone publicly opposing an altar, unless you are an anti-Christ," he said.
He further took the opportunity to affirm his support for the Social Health Authority (SHA), stating that it works effectively.
"Let me ask those who are here. How many of you have been helped by SHA? Have a look. So, SHA is working well," he said.
Bishop Ngacha further called out political leaders who claim that SHA is not working, labelling them liars.
He subtly hit out at former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, terming him bitter for criticising the Kenya Kwanza government projects, including SHA.
"There are people who are spreading lies that SHA is not working. Your excellency, there is a coalition of bitterness and bitter people. When people are bitter, they form a coalition of bitter people. When you have been impeached, you form a coalition of bitter people," he said.
How did Kenyans react to Bishop Ngacha's statement?
Bishop Ngacha's statement caused him to receive backlash from Kenyans, who disagreed with his sentiments.
Overcome evil with good:
"Did he just call people opposing persons building on public land antichrist? So those living on public land and houses can build whatever they feel like?"
Gustvomills:
"What's wrong with being antichrist?"
Kalunda:
"The reason the statehouse had a mabati church was to accommodate the next president. If we elect a Muslim or an atheist, they would be comfortable. What will happen if a nonbeliever is elected as president? Church is the people, not the building."
Crazyjay:
"Martha Karua was very clear on that situation."
Maria Mugo:
"This is betrayal wrapped in a robe! The country is bleeding & you are here clapping for an altar built with our suffering?!"
William Ruto says he won't stop building church
This comes days after the head of state admitted that he was indeed building a church at State House, asserting that he has no intention to stop.
Ruto argued that he does not regret the move, stating that there was already a church in the State House, but it did not befit the presidential status.
The president also stated that the funds used for the church construction would not be drawn from taxpayers' money.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
