Kenyan President William Ruto is overseeing the construction of a new church within the grounds of State House in Nairobi, a project reported to cost approximately 1.2 billion Kenyan shillings (KES). Ruto has publicly confirmed the project, stating that he is funding the construction personally and denies using public funds. He describes the church as a permanent chapel intended to replace an existing temporary tin structure that has served State House staff and their families for decades. The planned church is said to have a seating capacity of around 8,000 and is intended to reflect the dignity of the presidential residence. Despite Ruto's assurances, the project has sparked widespread criticism and legal challenges. Opposition leaders, constitutional lawyers, and some members of the public have raised concerns about the legality and constitutionality of building a church on public land, emphasizing the principle of separation of church and state. Some Muslim leaders have called for the construction of a mosque at State House to accommodate religious diversity. The High Court has certified a petition seeking to halt the construction, ordering the Attorney General to respond within seven days. Ruto's allies, including some MPs and religious figures, have defended the project, arguing it is privately funded and serves the spiritual needs of State House residents. The controversy has ignited a broader debate on governance, public resource use, and religious inclusivity in Kenya.