Monday, July 7, 2025 - The High Court has scheduled a hearing for July 24th, 2025, to address a petition seeking to halt the construction of a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House, Nairobi.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi certified the petition as urgent
and directed petitioner Levy Munyeri, an advocate of the High Court, to file a
physical copy within three days.
Respondents have seven days to file their responses.
Munyeri's petition argues that the construction violates the
Constitution, citing lack of transparency, absence of public participation, and
failure to involve Parliament in the decision-making process.
He also asked the court to issue conservatory orders to
suspend the ongoing construction, which he claims is already visible through
satellite imagery.
“The construction is going nowhere,” Munyeri declared in a
statement, expressing confidence that the court would uphold constitutional
values.
Earlier this week, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah also voiced
strong opposition, accusing President William Ruto of attempting to impose
Christianity as a state religion and misusing public land.
In an open letter, Omtatah maintained that State House is
public property and any major developments must involve citizen input.
Despite mounting criticism, President Ruto has repeatedly
defended the project and vowed to proceed with the construction, dismissing
calls for its suspension.
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