President William Ruto has pledged to fulfill his promise to the Akorino faithful with the immediate construction of a dedicated college for the denomination on a 6-acre site in Ruai, worth Sh120 million. Addressing a thanksgiving service at State House, Nairobi, on Sunday, April 12, the president confirmed that the government has already issued the title deed and secured the specific plot for the project.
Ruto promised a rapid timeline for the development, noting that groundbreaking will take place within the coming days. He projected that the institution would be fully operational within twelve months.
“This week, we will begin construction of your college, and next year we shall hold this meeting at the completed college in Ruai,” he stated.
Ruto acknowledged that while past political friction stalled the initiative, a new-found unity among stakeholders has finally cleared the path for the project to move forward.
“There was a lot of politics before, but we thank God that today we are united as one team. The differences that existed before are no longer there,” he added.
Ruto announced that the government will assign a contractor this week to break ground on the site. To manage the development, he plans to establish a trustee structure that unites all relevant parties to oversee the institution’s growth.
This board of trustees will feature Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala, who will steer the college’s academic framework, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, who will offer legal counsel to navigate any potential disputes.
The president also revealed that the facility will house a music production studio to nurture talent within the Akorino faith while crews continue work on an access road to the site to ensure easy entry.
Ruto’s renewed vow to deliver the college comes nearly two years after he first pledged his support. During the Akorino National Prayers Conference in Nakuru on June 9, 2024, the president promised Sh50 million toward the establishment of the Akorino Africa Bible College (AABC) to serve as a hub for spiritual education and training. This project marks a historic milestone for the denomination, as it will become the first formal training school for the Akorino faith, offering specialized curricula in biblical studies and church leadership.
Beyond the physical infrastructure, the government intends to partner with the church to strengthen the Akorino Sacco. This initiative includes a commitment of millions of shillings to build internal capacity and foster financial independence within the community.
The President further expanded his support to the education sector by directing the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to reserve 50 teaching positions for Akorino faithful during the upcoming recruitment drive.
“Akorino teachers are very sharp, and because of that, I am allocating 50 additional slots today for your children to be employed as teachers,” Ruto said.
