UPROAR AS RUTO FORCES STATE HOUSE STAFF TO FAST FOR DAYS

President William Ruto has positioned himself as one of the head of State who has taken religion so seriously and this can be seen from the numerous church service and functions that are being organized and attended by the head of state.

From the numerous Sunday services that Ruto and his deputy attends, it goes without say that Ruto wants to cement his government on a religious foundation.

Today, Kenyans have been left reacting after State House allegedly announced that there will be a mandatory fasting for State House staff every Wednesday.

According to the report, the changes, which began on Wednesday, meant that no food would be provided and staff would not be allowed to come with food into the premises.

Concerns were however raised about whether the prayers would be guided and if prayer points would be provided at the State House. Others questioned weather the alleged changes will he applied to all the staff regardless of their religion and faith or it will be exclusive to Christian faithfuls.

This has however sparked a serious debate online with some saying that, it’s so unfair to force State officials or anyone in that matter into fasting without their consent.

Some also questioned the intention and the purpose of the fasting and what state house intends to achieve after that.

Below are some reactions from a section of Kenyans concerning that report;

“Forcing public servants to fast is an illegality. It is unconstitutional. This is not even fasting. It’s withdrawing people’s right to eat,” digital communication strategist Pauline Njoroge stated.

“It’s ok not to provide food but not allowing people to bring their own is not good. What if someone has an ailment that requires them to eat something?” Koigi Utero questioned.

“Those who have been asked to fast are not complaining while those who have not been asked are complaining on their behalf,” read Kennedy Owino’s post.

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