This archive report was first published on 1 August 2019.
On August 1, 2019, Deputy President William Ruto opened a National Prayer altar at his residence in Karen, Nairobi County, a project that had been under construction since August 22, 2018.
The ceremony was attended by prominent religious leaders, including Reverend Teresa Wairimu, Bishop Mark Kariuki, and KFCB CEO Ezekiel Mutua.
Deputy President Ruto's wife, Rachel Ruto, expressed gratitude for the construction of the altar on social media, quoting the Bible in a tweet that read: 'Today, my husband the Deputy President and I were blessed to have been joined by Fathers of Faith and key leaders in various mountains of influence during the opening ceremony of our National Prayer Altar at the Official Residence of the Deputy President.'
She also shared a Bible verse, 2 Samuel 24:25, which reads: 'And "David built there an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Thus the LORD was moved by prayer for the land, and the plague was held back from Israel".'
Deputy President Ruto has faced criticism for his frequent church appearances and generous donations during harambees, but he has maintained that he will continue to support the work of God.
