Njeri Maina Laughs Off Muslim Leaders’ Demands To Ruto For State House Mosque
Njeri Maina, a Kirinyaga Woman Representative, has criticized Muslim groups’ calls for a mosque to be built at State House.
This comes after President William Ruto’s declaration of a Ksh1.2 billion church project at the State House.
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Njeri appeared to ignore the concerns of several Muslim leaders who had requested religious tolerance at State House.
“Well, as is within their rights, the Muslim community has requested William Samoei Ruto to build a mosque too. I wonder if the Freemasonry people will also be making similar requests,” she wrote.
Well, as is within their rights, the Muslim community has requested William Samoei Ruto to build a mosque too.
— Hon. Njeri Maina (@Hon_Njeri_Maina) July 5, 2025
I wonder if the free masonry people will also be making similar requests.
SMH.
Njeri’s statements come after Muslim leaders urged President Ruto to explore establishing a mosque at State House.
They contended that because the residence represents all Kenyans, it should reflect the nation’s religious plurality.
“We know that our country respects every religion, and we have not seen the current president showing any hostility towards Muslims,” one of the leaders said.
On Friday, July 4, President Ruto defended the proposal and declared that he would not apologize for it.
Addressing detractors, he remained steadfast in his decision to build the new church.
“I am one person who believes in God, and I have no apologies to make for constructing a church,” he said.
“Do you understand me? I am not going to be sorry to anyone for building a church. We shall build the church of God.”
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The president also criticized those who opposed the effort.
“Let the devil protest the decision and do that which he pleases. I am told that the papers are saying that I am building a church here at the State House,” Ruto stated.
“It is indeed true; I am building a church here at the State House.”
According to Ruto, the current chapel at State House is a ramshackle iron-sheet building that is unsuitable for a center of national importance.
Njeri Maina Laughs Off Muslim Leaders’ Demands To Ruto For State House Mosque
