[PHOTOS] Ruto holds Mega church service at Sagana State lodge

Sagana has had a rich history with Kenya’s last three Presidents.

In Summary

•State lodges are places used by the President of Kenya for official and private functions.

•Initially, Sagana was a royal residence of the British monarchy, considered among the gifts that Kenya had bestowed the late Queen Elizabeth following her wedding to Prince Philip.

President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah walking at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah walking at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto on Sunday held an  Interdenominational service at  Sagana State Lodge.

This is the first time since he was sworn in as President on September 13, 2023 to be at the State Lodge.

He was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas Gachagua.

Other leaders who attended the service are Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah among others.

State lodges are places used by the President of Kenya for official and private functions.

President William Ruto speaking during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto speaking during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and wife Dorcas Gachagua and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and wife Dorcas Gachagua and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government during a church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah, Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru walking at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah, Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru walking at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto and other government leaders at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
President William Ruto and other government leaders at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
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They are a symbol of the power and prestige of the Kenyan government and are located in scenic and secluded areas.

Equipped with state-of-the-art security features, State lodges offer a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, and golf courses.

Besides Kisii, the others are in Eldoret, Kisumu and Kakamega, with the Sagana one being the most used.

Initially, Sagana was a royal residence of the British monarchy, considered among the gifts that Kenya had bestowed the late Queen Elizabeth following her wedding to Prince Philip.

However, when Kenya gained independence in December 1963, the late Queen handed the lodge back to the Kenyan government.

Sagana has had a rich history with  Kenya’s last three Presidents.

President William Ruto in prayer mode during a church service at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto in prayer mode during a church service at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi,Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in prayer mode during a church service at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in prayer mode during a church service at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023
Ongoing church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
Ongoing church service at State Lodge Sagana on August 6, 2023
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President William Ruto, his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government officials at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
President William Ruto, his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government officials at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki bowing down during prayers at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki bowing down during prayers at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
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Dorcas Gachagua wife to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua n prayer mode during a church service at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023
Dorcas Gachagua wife to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua n prayer mode during a church service at Sagana State Lodge on August 6, 2023
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Government offiials down during prayers at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
Government offiials down during prayers at Sagana State lodge on August 6, 2023.
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