Kenyans Outraged as Bishop Ngacha Links Opposition to State House Church with 'Anti-Christ' Sentiments

Bishop Samuel Ngacha has criticized Kenyans who have been complaining about President William Ruto's move to build a church worth KSh 1.2 billion at State House.

Speaking at the State House 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.

"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 colonized. 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.One of them said, “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?"

Another said, “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."

"This is betrayal wrapped in a robe! The country is bleeding and you are here clapping for an altar built with our suffering!" another said.

President William Ruto continued to support his church construction at State House, saying, "I have helped many churches build permanent buildings. How can State House have a church constructed using iron sheets?"

The president remained unapologetic by saying, “I am not going to ask anyone for an apology for building a church. The devil might be angry and can do what he wants.”

Furthermore, earlier in the month, President Ruto faced a lawsuit over the construction of the church. Attorney Levi Munyeri argued that constructing a church on state land, especially from personal resources, is against the law.

Munyeri went further on and asked the court to issue a conservatory order to stop the construction of the church at State House, Nairobi, which is in progress or to be undertaken, pending hearing and determination of the case in its entirety.