President William Ruto during a Church Service at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church, Gikomba, Nairobi County on February 1, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto has appealed to Kenyans to uphold the sanctity of places of worship, warning against the growing trend of political disruptions and confrontations in churches. The President said churches should remain spaces of peace, respect, and spiritual reflection, not arenas for political rivalry, hate, or division. Ruto emphasized that all Kenyans, regardless of their political affiliation or personal beliefs, have a responsibility to respect places of worship as sacred spaces dedicated to seeking God and promoting unity. “All of us, irrespective of who we are and what we believe in, must respect the place of God in our churches. All arms of security must ensure that our places of worship are protected from unnecessary, useless, and retrogressive politics.

Source: The Star February 01, 2026 16:53 UTC