Wajackoyah vows to demolish Ruto’s State House church if elected president
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has launched a blistering attack on President William Ruto over the construction of a church within State House grounds, vowing to demolish it if he ascends to power in 2027.
Speaking during an appearance on a local podcast on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Wajackoyah condemned the move, terming the erection of a religious structure at the country’s most symbolic seat of power as both unconstitutional and illegal.
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He argued that the State House is a national monument, protected by law, and should not be repurposed for religious activities.
He insisted that no single leader has the authority to convert a public monument into a religious space without the input of the people.
He further stated that if elected president, he would not only bring down the structure but also open it up for public use in a radical manner. He said he would allow people to enter the premises and smoke bhang inside as part of reclaiming the space from what he termed as unlawful occupation.
“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,” he said.
“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 questioned
Wajackoyah added that he would lead a public consultation to decide the church’s fate, even suggesting it could be turned into a prison.
“Mimi nikikuwa president hiyo kitu tunavuta bangi ndani na tuichome kwanza. It has no significance to me. I will ask the people if they want it converted into a prison,” he stated.
Ruto’s church
The Ksh1.2 billion project has sparked growing criticism from sections of the public, with many questioning the decision to invest heavily in a religious building at a time when the country is struggling with an economic crisis.
President Ruto has defended the church project, insisting it is part of his personal faith and leadership values.
“I am one person who believes in God, and I have no apologies to make for constructing a church. Do you understand me? I am not going to be sorry to anyone for building a church. We shall build the church of God,” Ruto said during a public address on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Adding;
“Let the devil protest the decision and do that which he pleases. I am told that the papers are saying that I am building a church here at the State House. It is indeed true; I am building a church here at the State House.”
Ruto further noted that the current chapel, made of iron sheets, does not reflect the status of the presidency or the importance of State House, and that a new structure is necessary.
