Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has donated 5 acres in Nairobi for the construction of the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Kenya (AIPCK) Headquarters and church in Nairobi.
Sakaja said that once the Nairobi County government identifies the land, he will deal with the formal work, which will pave the way for President William Ruto to begin plans for the construction of the church.
Sakaja said that his decision to donate land to the church was largely inspired by the president's spirit and efforts to support religious institutions in the country.
"We have already talked with the President that, as your Governor, I'm going to give you 5 acres of land for the construction of your church headquarters. We are going to look for the land, and I would like to ask the president to build for you a church in that land," Sakaja said.
"The construction of the church will ensure that this church is welcomed appropriately in Nairobi. My work is easy; I will deal with the paperwork, and I will then hand it over to you so that the headquarters of the church in Nairobi is established by the President," he added.
On his part, President Ruto assured that he will donate Ksh50 million that will cater for the construction of the first phase of the church and give additional funds thereafter to ensure that the construction of the church is complete.
Sakaja and the president revealed these plans as they graced the launch ceremony of a new archdiocese of AIPCK in Nairobi on Sunday, October 12.
"I had a conversation with Sakaja, and we said that this church played for the independence of this country. We can not repay you enough for this, but we will do something small to appreciate your efforts," Ruto said.
"The Governor has said that he will look for five acres of land, where the headquarters will be built. So when the governor completes looking for land, you will just give me your bank account details and I will wire you Ksh50 million for the construction of the church," he added.
The announcement comes hours after the Head of State promised to give Ksh60 million and an additional 20 teachers to Starehe Boys.
Ruto, who promised this during the 70th anniversary of the Africa Inland Church Ziwani on Sunday, said that the funds would be used to replace outlawed asbestos roofing in the school and replace it with more appropriate roofing materials.
"As you can see, the school has an asbestos roof, and it has been banned. The Principal has told me that they need Ksh60 million to replace the roof," Ruto said.
"The government of Kenya is going to provide that resource so that we can change and support and change the infrastructure of this school," he added.
