President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are expected to attend a special church service at St. Mark’s Kigari Teachers College in Embu County as part of the 35th Diocesan Anniversary celebrations. The Sunday event will also feature a major fundraiser in support of the Anglican Church’s regional programs.
The Head of State and his deputy will be hosted by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, who confirmed the visit through her official social media page with a welcoming message: “Karibu Embu.” The event is anticipated to draw leaders from all levels of government, reflecting its significance both as a spiritual gathering and a political moment.
Ruto and Kindiki have maintained a consistent pattern of engaging with church congregations across the country, using the pulpit to reinforce their administration’s development agenda and connect with communities at the grassroots. The Kigari service is expected to provide a similar platform, particularly at a time when the Kenya Kwanza government is facing scrutiny over its economic policies.
President Ruto’s appearance follows his recent diplomatic tour to Europe and the United Kingdom, where he signed multiple bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and international cooperation. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kindiki has been traversing the coastal counties, leading forums to empower small-scale traders, reinforcing the administration’s bottom-up economic model.
The duo is expected to reiterate calls for national patience and unity as their fiscal reforms continue to unfold. They have defended the controversial Finance Act and other tax measures as necessary steps toward long-term economic recovery and sustainability.
However, opposition leaders and some former allies have criticized the government’s policies, claiming that they are overly burdensome to ordinary Kenyans. As such, Sunday’s service may also serve as a moment for reassurance and political messaging.
The Embu church visit not only highlights the intersection of faith and politics in Kenya but also underscores the strategic use of religious platforms in shaping national discourse and political direction.
