The ACK Diocese of Nyahururu, Laikipia County, is currently under tight security as President William Ruto joins the faithful for the Sunday service.
A contingent of police officers was deployed around the church before the president’s arrival.
The move has widely been interpreted as the government’s reaction to some Kenyans’ threats to occupy churches in continued protest against the Finance Bill 2024.
On Saturday, June 22, the citizenry, aggrieved by the bill’s draconian taxation provisions, vowed to invade churches to register their anger with religious leaders for being quiet on such a critical matter.
Congregants making their entry to the venue in Nyahururu, including members of the clergy were subjected to thorough security searches before being allowed in.
The president, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other ranking state officials are attending service.
Ruto has been under sharp criticism by many Kenyans who accuse him of mismanaging the country and formulating policies that are exploitative to the citizenry.
