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President William Ruto is reportedly constructing a large church with an estimated capacity of 8,000 congregants within the grounds of State House in Nairobi. Architectural drawings obtained by the Daily Nation<\/i> suggest the project will cost approximately KSh 1.2 billion.<\/p>\n

Dubbed the “Cathedral,” the design by Skair Architects Limited features tall windows. Satellite images indicate that construction is underway near the presidential helicopter landing pad.<\/p>\n

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A prominent, large cross tops the main tower, clearly signifying the building’s religious purpose and making it visible from a distance.<\/p>\n

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The design includes a cross at both the front and back, with the front one being more conspicuous. Inside, the main hall is designed with four rows of pews to accommodate the large congregation.<\/p>\n

President Ruto has previously expressed his desire to build a church to affirm his Christian faith.<\/span> As Deputy President, he had a designated prayer area at his official Karen residence, where he frequently hosted religious leaders in the lead-up to the 2022 general election.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kenyans have reacted to the construction of the sumptuous church, with most of them questioning why huge amounts of money would be used in such during this tough economic times.<\/p>\n

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