Wajackoyah reveals his plans to relocate capital city, turn State House into modern prison
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has announced plans to relocate the official presidential residence, State House, to Nakuru and move Kenya’s capital city to Isiolo if he is elected president in 2027.
Speaking during an appearance on a local podcast on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Wajackoyah said the changes are part of his radical policy proposals to decongest Nairobi and promote development in other regions.
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“State House to me has no relevance. I will ask Kenyans if they want it turned into a prison, because we are going to move,” he said.
He argued that Nairobi has become overcrowded and unsustainable for growth, citing infrastructure strain and poor urban planning. Wajackoyah said relocating key government functions would ease pressure on the capital and offer opportunities for expansion in less developed areas.
“Part of our policy is parliament, State House… niatuliza Wakenya tupeleke Nakuru, the capital city, or probably tupeleke Isiolo, where we have enough land for expansion and laying down proper infrastructure. Because the world is moving fast, congested areas are being decongested. Dar es Salaam was decongested to Dodoma, and Lagos was decongested to Abuja. We can never sink the soil here,” Wajackoyah said.
He also took issue with the current State House, describing it as tainted by past injustices and corruption. He proposed repurposing the building, suggesting it could be turned into a modern prison or recreational centre.
“Kwa hivyo, State House na ile dhambi imefanyika huko, we can turn it into a recreational centre or modern prison,” he added.
Destroy Ruto’s church
Wajackoyah did not stop there. He also launched a fierce attack on President William Ruto over the construction of a church within the State House grounds. He promised to have it pulled down immediately he is sworn in as president.
He criticised the project, saying it was unconstitutional and illegal to put up a religious structure at what he termed a national monument.
“The church he is building in the State House, I will destroy. The day I’m sworn in, watu wataenda huko wavute bangi na tuudestroy hiyo kitu kabisa,” Wajackoyah declared.
He accused the president of abusing public property and emphasised that such decisions should not be made without public participation.
“Because the Constitution does not allow you. Where did he get the authority to build a church in a monumental place which is protected by the Constitution and owned by the people of Kenya?” he posed.
Wajackoyah further stated that if elected, he would open up the State House compound to the public and allow citizens to freely access it.
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