The Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) Kiambaa Church in Eldoret has announced that it is rebuilding, 13 years after it was reduced to ashes during the 2007-2008 post-election violence.
The church was burnt to the ground on January 1, 2008, with worshippers inside.
In an advert on Friday, March 25, 2022, the church's leadership revealed that construction began in February this year but has been delayed by political issues.
The church leaders claimed that the reconstruction has faced opposition from a section of politicians from the region.
"The Kiambaa KAG Church was set on fire by raiders killing 35 people, including women and children hiding inside, during the 2008 Post Election Violence. It has remained a monument of shame and a bitter reminder of the extremes of politically instigated ethnic hatred.
"Led by Bishop Joseph Kamau Mariko of KAG Uasin Gishu, the local well-wishers, have been planning to re-build the sanctuary despite serious opposition from politicians," the advert read in part.
The church further appealed to Kenyans to help in rebuilding it.
"The committee in charge of the project is asking well-wishers to support the construction by making contributions to KAG Kiambaa project," the church stated.
During the post-poll clashes, 30 people who had sought refuge in the church perished after it was set on fire while they were inside.
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