Saboti constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has sparked fresh political controversy after claiming that President William Ruto is deliberately pushing the country into chaos in a calculated plot to declare a state of emergency.
In a strongly worded statement shared via his official X account on the night of Wednesday, July 4, 2025, Amisi claimed that the president is intentionally making decisions and uttering statements designed to agitate the Kenyan public—particularly the youth—to the brink of unrest.
“It has come to my knowledge that Ruto is uttering and committing deliberate mishaps to make youths and Kenyans extremely agitated by his regime to the point of causing chaos, and then he declares a state of emergency for the longest time. You know what that means. Good night, great people of Kenya! Kenya needs a renaissance urgently!” Amisi stated.
Amisi warns Ruto
Amisi made the remarks shortly after he criticised President Ruto’s move to construct a church within the State House compound, warning that the move is both unconstitutional and politically irresponsible.
In a statement shared via his official X account on Friday, July 4, 2025, Amisi reminded Ruto that none of the former presidents built any structures at the State House.
He added that Ruto was embarrassing himself and urged him to stop and focus on governing the country properly before he was removed in 2027.
“Please, Ruto, Kenyatta never built even a mutura kiosk at the State House, and Moi never built a mursik shade at the State House. For Uhuru, you know better. You are embarrassing yourself, your community, and your family,” Amisi warned.
“Stop this nonsense and govern Kenya well before we remove you in 2027! Kenya needs a renaissance!”
In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed widespread protests, with young people taking to the streets—and to platforms like TikTok—to voice their dissatisfaction with government policies. The now-withdrawn Finance Bill 2024 sparked a wave of demonstrations that saw several killed and scores injured, as police clashed with protestors in major towns.
State of emergency
Under Article 58 of the Kenyan Constitution, a state of emergency can be declared if the country is threatened by war, invasion, general insurrection, disorder, natural disaster, or other public emergencies.
However, such a declaration significantly expands executive power, allowing the government to limit rights and override normal checks and balances.
