DP Ruto to Build Hotel for a Church After Meeting Elders

President William Ruto walking past his Lexus LX570.
President William Ruto walking past his Lexus LX570.
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Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday, July 23 met with church leaders and agreed to construct a resort for Baringo Africa Inland Church (AIC).

The meeting took place at his Karen office where he held a number of separate gatherings throughout the day as he also hosted elders from Rift Valley.

Ruto revealed that the resort will be sponsored by Africa Inland Church and also commended the role of the church in assisting the needy.

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Deputy President William Ruto speaking in a meeting with Kisii leaders on Thursday 23 July 2020.
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"Met and discussed with the Chair of Baringo Africa Inland Church (AIC) and the Chair Women’s Guild the construction of a resort sponsored by AIC Baringo Women, Karen, Nairobi County.

"We salute the church for its continued assistance to the vulnerable, promotion of social cohesion and provision of healthcare and education to Kenyans," he noted.

The Deputy President committed to intensifying his partnerships in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and support to the church for them to meet their obligations and be economically self-supporting.

The former Minister of Agriculture however did not reveal details of the resort in terms of the cost and the exact location.

He, however, has gathered some experience in the hoteling industry with Weston Hotel in Lang'ata, Nairobi reported to be under his owenership.

Ruto has stepped up his meetings with religious leaders as on Wednesday, July 22 he worshipped with the clergy from various churches in Kirinyaga County at the Karen residence, Nairobi.

Still on Thursday, July 23, Ruto also met religious leaders from Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a and Laikipia counties at his Karen residence, Nairobi.

The gathering was also attended by Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria who is one of most vocal Ruto allies.

Weston Hotel located along Langata road in Nairobi
Weston Hotel located along Langata road in Nairobi
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