EXCLUSIVE: Is President Ruto Building a KSh 1.2 Billion “State House Cathedral”? Shocking Details Emerge

In a revelation that has sparked intense public curiosity and debate, fresh reports indicate that President William Ruto is secretly constructing a massive church, dubbed a “Cathedral”, within the grounds of State House Nairobi, a project said to cost a staggering KSh 1.2 billion. 

According to details obtained by Daily Nation, architectural blueprints confirm that the structure is designed by Skair Architects Limited and is meant to accommodate at least 8,000 worshippers.  

The grand design includes tall arched windows, a main tower crowned with a large cross, and multiple rows of pews, all pointing to an ambitious vision that blurs the line between personal faith and national symbolism. 

Satellite imagery shows ongoing construction near the presidential chopper landing pad, with a prominent cross visible on the building’s front, a powerful religious symbol towering over the country’s top seat of power.  

A second cross is positioned at the back, though the front one remains the most striking and visible from afar. 

The interior design includes four expansive rows of pews, clearly built to host thousands of congregants in a full-service Christian church setting. Sources familiar with the plans suggest that the structure could serve as a national prayer and worship center, something Kenya has never seen on such a scale inside the presidency. 

This development doesn’t come entirely as a surprise. During his time as Deputy President, Ruto had already established a private prayer room at his Karen residence, where he routinely hosted religious leaders, particularly during the heated months leading up to the 2022 general election. 

President Ruto, a self-proclaimed devout Christian, has repeatedly said that his rise to power was divine, and he often surrounds himself with church leaders during both public and private events.  

The construction of this “Cathedral” could be seen as a symbol of gratitude, but critics say it raises serious questions about the use of public land, transparency of funds, and the fusion of religion with state affairs. 

As the photos and plans continue to circulate online, Kenyans are divided, some praising the move as a bold declaration of faith by a spiritual leader, others calling for accountability and full disclosure on whether taxpayers’ money is involved in what appears to be a private religious venture on public grounds. 

Whether it will stand as a beacon of faith or a monument of controversy, one thing is clear, the State House Cathedral will be one of the most talked-about religious structures in Kenya’s history.