Sabati Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has criticised President William 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 State House.
He added that Ruto was embarrassing himself and urged him to stop and focus on governing the country properly before he is 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!”
Ruto on State House church
Amisi’s warning comes after Ruto defended his decision to construct a church at State House.
The head of state, while speaking at State House on Friday, July 4, 2025, revealed that he will use his own money to build the church, stating that the building, estimated to cost Ksh 1.2 billion, will not cost the government a penny.
“I have decided to build a church that fits the stature of the State House, and it will not cost the government of Kenya a penny. I will use my own money because the Church of God is a place worthy of respect,” Ruto confirmed.
“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.”
“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, in addition, pointed out that the church structure he found was made from an iron sheet and did not meet the standards at the State House.
