Atheists Call Out Rachel Ruto After Hosting Foreign Prophets at State House

First lady Rachel Ruto hosting prophet Victor Kusi Boateng from Ghana and Zabron singers at State House on Wednesday September 14, 2022
First lady Rachel Ruto hosting prophet Victor Kusi Boateng from Ghana and Zabron singers at State House on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
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First Lady Rachel Ruto has come under sharp criticism for hosting religious groups and foreign clergymen at State House.

Atheists in Kenya Society, in a statement dated Thursday, September 15, accused the first lady of abusing the official residence of the president.

The group claimed that Mama Rachel's actions were tantamount to breaching the Constitution and propagating foreign religious beliefs in the country.

In particular, Atheists lamented that other religious groups would feel left out if the first lady continued to host religious events at State House.

Photo collage of Second Lady Rachel Ruto during a church service at Karen, Nairobi on Sunday August 14, 2022
Photo collage of Second Lady Rachel Ruto during a church service at Karen, Nairobi, on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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"It is unacceptable for First Lady Rachel Ruto to host Prophet Dr. Ian Ndlovu and Prophet Victor Kusi Boateng at State House, Nairobi, barely a day after the inauguration of President William Ruto.

"We would like to caution her to desist from these flagrant abuses of religious freedom. Kenya comprises citizens who hold different religious beliefs including Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and atheists. First Lady Rachel Ruto should not assume that Christianity is the only religion in Kenya," read the statement in part.

Consequently, they urged the first family to hold religious events in other venues other than State House.

"The State House, which is the official residence of the President, should be used for state functions only, and not religious functions. 

"This goes against Articles 8 and 32 of our Constitution," read the statement in part.

The statement by the society barely came hours after renowned gospel artist, Reuben Kigame, called out President William Ruto and the Assumption of Office Committee for dominating the September 13 inauguration with religious events making others feel excluded. 

He advised the new administration to proceed with caution stating that their actions would affect the country in the long run.

"I think the Ruto administration is overdoing religion. While we acknowledge the hand of God in bringing us this far, the presidency must observe Article 27 of the Constitution.

"The church should play a neutral, prophetic, balanced and truthful role in order to provide a true spiritual direction for the country. It should congratulate the king but also be prepared to tell the king that he is naked should he be," Kagame stated.

A file image of renowed gospel artist Reuben Kigame
A file image of renowed gospel artist Reuben Kigame.
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