Uhuru, Mama Ngina hand over church built in honour of Mzee Kenyatta in Ichaweri

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday attended the consecration of St John the Baptist Chapel in Ichaweri, Kiambu County.

The Chapel was built by former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta.

It was built on the foundations of the Ichaweri Chapel that was put up by the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta in 1971.

Mama Ngina said she made the decision together with her family to put up the church in honour of the love that the founding father had for God and the people.

"He desired to have a church within the community where people could gather together and worship. He had just come from detention in Maralal, Samburu County," she said.

The picturesque building is a site to behold, depicting an antique cathedral, with finesse wood finishing and stained glass windows illustrating service to God and humanity.

The service was presided over by the Nairobi Metropolitan Archbishop Reverend Philip Anyolo alongside other members of the clergy.

St John the Baptist Chapel is the 9th Church in the Arch-angel Mutomo Parish.

Uhuru acknowledged all who had played a role in making the dream come true.

He thanked Mama Ngina for her determination, confidence and dedication in ensuring that the chapel was built to its completion.

The consecration mass was attended by members of the Kenyatta family, friends and members of the community.