
Politicians Gagged By Church In Bomet, Only Ruto Allowed To Speak
Politicians accompanying President William Ruto to a church service in Bomet today were denied the opportunity to speak, continuing a recent trend set by church leaders.
Ruto visited Sotik for the official opening and dedication of the newly completed Chebango AGC church.
Governor Hillary Barchok, who hosted the president, was also affected.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.” — Ephesians 4:32
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 21, 2024
Church service at Africa Gospel Church in Chebango, Bomet County. pic.twitter.com/KjOCHiI7eL
Senator Hillary Sigei, Dagoreti South MP John Kiarie, Mwangi Kiunjuri (Laikipia East), Francis Sigei (Sotik), Brighton Yegon (Sotik), and JSC commissioner Isaac Rutto were among the elected officials present.
Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, who actively supported the church’s construction, was also present.
Bishop Robert Langat, who presided over the service, only acknowledged their presence and asked Ruto to speak.
Chebango, Bomet County. https://t.co/qBOv7SJUiS
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 21, 2024
“Our leaders who are here today please stand wherever you are…we are grateful that you came,” he said.
“Tunawapenda sana waheshimiwa wetu, mungu awabariki,” he said.
While speaking, Ruto stated that they had agreed to respect the church as a holy place of worship.
“Kanisa ni mahali patakatifu tutaheshimu na maneno yale mengine ya kisiasa tutafanya nje ndiyo tuweke heshima kwa kanisa vile inavyofaa,” he said.
This is translated to mean, “The church is a holy place and we will give it the respect it deserves, we will take our politics outside the church in that respect.”
Politicians Gagged By Church In Bomet, Only Ruto Allowed To Speak