Wajackoyah vows to destroy State House church if elected president in 2027: 'Nitachoma'

Roots Party leader Professor George Wajackoyah has vowed to demolish the church within State House, Nairobi, if he ascends to power in the 2027 General Election.

The controversial politician issued a strong condemnation of President William Ruto’s decision to construct the permanent structure within the residence of the head of state.

Speaking during a YouTube podcast, the outspoken politician lashed out at the move, branding it unconstitutional and unlawful.

Wajackoyah argued that State House, as a national symbol and public monument, should remain a secular and neutral space that represents all Kenyans regardless of their religious affiliations.

"The church he is building in State House, I will destroy. The day I am sworn in, watu wataenda huko, wavute bhangi na tu destroy hiyo kitu kabisa," Wajackoyah declared, adding a controversial twist to his pledge.

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He went on to question the legal basis for converting a public facility into a religious sanctuary without public consultation. “Because the constitution does not allow you, where did he get the authority to build a church on a monumental place, which is protected by the constitution, and owned by the people of Kenya?” he posed.

Wajackoyah’s remarks touched on broader constitutional concerns, as he insisted that no president has the unilateral authority to alter the use of such a historically significant institution.

He maintained that State House belongs to all Kenyans and should be safeguarded from sectarian transformation.

Fuelled by what he termed as cruelty and injustice in the current administration, Wajackoyah went even further—threatening to burn down State House or repurpose it altogether if he is elected president.

“Once I take over, I will burn that State House. Nitachoma hiyo State House maanake iko na ukatili mwingi huko. Or if not, I will turn it into a prison,” he said, underscoring his disdain for the current state of governance.

President William Ruto, on the other hand, has defended the project, stating that the existing State House chapel, which he described as an “iron-sheet structure,” no longer reflects the dignity of the presidency.

According to him, a permanent and respectable worship space is necessary for official religious functions and national prayers.