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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: “I Have No Apologies to Make. Let Satan Get Irritated”: President William Ruto on State House Church [#NoApologies #WilliamRuto]

Hi everyone.

Kenya’s President William Ruto has boldly declared:

“I have no apology to make. Let Satan get irritated,” in response to criticism over building an 8,000-seater church within the State House grounds replacing an existing tin-roof chapel.

Emphasizing that he is using personal funds for the project, Ruto stands firm despite public debate over the separation of church and state.

Many see this as undermining Kenya’s secular constitution. This raises questions when essential public services face funding challenges. There are also concerns about transparency and accountability when large-scale projects use public land, even if they are privately funded.

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What’s happening?
President William Ruto has confirmed he’s constructing a new church on the grounds of State House. It will seat about 8,000 worshipers and replace an existing tin-roof chapel

He insists he’s using his personal funds, not taxpayer money, for the project

Ruto refuses to apologize, stating:
“Mimi ni mtu naamini… I have no apologies to make… let Satan get irritated”

📣 Public reaction & criticism
Opposition politicians and civil rights groups argue the project blurs the line between church and state, violating the secular principles in Article 8 of Kenya’s Constitution

Critics question the timing and cost—approx. KSh 1.2 billion (~USD 8 million)—drawing attention to deteriorating schools, hospitals, and infrastructure

🔍 Key takeaways
Topic Summary
Funding Fully financed by Ruto’s personal resources, not public funds
Purpose Replacement of an existing tin-roof chapel; intended for State House staff and national prayer events
Scale Large-scale “cathedral” seating ~8,000, featuring stained glass and iconic architecture
Criticism Debates focus on constitutional secularism, government priorities, public spending, and transparency

🤔 Why it matters
Church vs State: Many see this as undermining Kenya’s secular constitution.
Budget symbolism: Raises questions when essential public services face funding challenges.
Public trust: Concerns over transparency and accountability when major projects use public land—even if privately financed.

“I HAVE NO APOLOGIES TO MAKE. LET SATAN GET IRRITATED”: President William Ruto on State House Church | Christian News and Views!

“I HAVE NO APOLOGIES TO MAKE. LET SATAN GET IRRITATED”: President William Ruto on State House Church | Christian News and Views!