Ruto: I Don’t Need Anyone’s Permission, I Will Continue Building Churches and Shame The Devil

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to building churches, describing it as part of his Christian duty and a key aspect of his development agenda.

Speaking during a Sunday service at Africa Inland Church in Jericho, Nairobi, the President stated that in addition to schools and housing projects, his administration will also support the construction of places of worship.

“Building is part of me. Nimejenga madarasa tangu niwe mjumbe. Nia yangu ni kujenga manyumba 500,000 na hata akule State House mi najenga. Katika hiyo harakati ya kujenga pia kanisa la Mungu tutajenga. I’m sure that is the will of God,” said Ruto.

“Tutamuaibisha shetani. Shetani hawezi kutuzuia kujenga nchi yetu ama kujenga makanisa zetu,” he said.

At the same time, the President reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding Nairobi’s education and housing infrastructure.

President William Ruto joins in the singing session flanked by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and bishops during a church service at AIC Jericho, Nairobi on March 23, 2025/PCS

He noted that the government is addressing classroom shortages by constructing 3,500 new classrooms in the county, with 500 already under construction.

“We will continue to build classrooms for the next five years until we have enough,” he said.

“We will also continue hiring more teachers because the greatest legacy we can leave for the future of our country is to make sure that every child in Kenya accesses quality education, and no child is left behind.”

On housing, President Ruto revealed that the government intends to construct over 40,000 affordable units in Eastlands, Nairobi, as part of efforts to provide low-income earners with homeownership opportunities.

“We want to change the face of this area. We want to make it a city,” he said.

The President also urged leaders to unite in transforming the country while emphasising the need to keep Kenya free from tribalism and political divisions.

He encouraged parents to mentor their children to protect them from negative influences and instill values that will shape them into responsible citizens.

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, who accompanied the President, called on religious leaders to work with the government in educating the public on initiatives such as the registration for universal healthcare.

“The programme will benefit the most vulnerable people in the country. However, they must be registered,” he said.

He also urged religious leaders to avoid engaging in politics and instead focus on providing moral guidance to the society.