Malala Calls Out Ruto For Launching 'Bedsitters' After Mt Kenya Tour
Malala stated that President Ruto currently lacks a major project that would define a strong legacy once he leaves office.
Marvin Chege 
Former United Democratic Alliance Secretary General, Cleophas Malala, on Sunday, April 6, hit out at President William Ruto's projects, watering down their significance as compared to his predecessors.
While speaking at a Sunday service at PCEA Kasarani East on April 6, Malala stated that President Ruto currently lacks a major project that would define a strong legacy once he leaves office.
He specifically took aim at the affordable housing initiative — a key part of Ruto’s agenda — dismissing the units as mere “bedsitters” and arguing that they fall short of qualifying as a transformative national project.
President William Ruto when he laid the foundation stone for the Nyali Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centre on July 29, 2024. /PCS
"We remember that the former president, Mwai Kibaki, brought free primary education and the Thika Super Highway, and also for stabilising the economy during his time. During the tenure of President Uhuru Kenyatta, we saw the construction of the Nairobi Expressway, the SGR, and Mau Mau roads, but when we come to Ruto, what will we remember about him? Has he built a road?" he posed.
"Every president has their legacy, and we want to challenge William Ruto, this is your third year in power, what have you done? Your work is launching bedsitters. How can a whole president launch a bedsitter and then pose for a photo with a child in that house?"
Malala also urged the country to reflect and give thanks for the contributions of Kenya’s four former presidents and their families, crediting them for playing key roles in the nation’s economic development.
Addressing the violent incident at PCEA Kasarani East church, which he condemned as “inhumane,” Malala claimed that President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja were behind the withdrawal of security at the venue — a move he alleged was meant to allow hired goons to forcibly eject former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from the service.
"We know that the president gave the youths money through the governor and also told the DIG to remove the security, as their aim was not to destroy the church; they were ordered to come and force the former DP out of the church," he said.
Malala urged the president to set aside personal differences with Gachagua, reflect on their shared political journey, and avoid resorting to intimidation or physical confrontations.
He also described Gachagua as a man who speaks the truth and pledged to actively support him in advancing his political agenda.
Chaos erupted on Sunday when security personnel linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua fired shots into the air to disperse a crowd of youths who had stormed the PCEA Kasarani East church. Reports indicated that the officers responded after the youths allegedly demanded cash to attend the event.
Responding to the events, Gachagua claimed that Ruto had turned to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to send goons to cause chaos at Mwiki PCEA Church.
According to Gachagua, Ruto had reached a new level of boldness to the point of allegedly deploying the goons to infiltrate a church. Luckily, Gachagua's security team repelled them before they could cause more harm than they did.
"Unfortunately, there are concerted efforts to curtail our freedom to move around the country and associate with like-minded people. I did not mind Ruto sending goons after me, but in church? Surely? What has happened to you, Mr. President?" the former DP posed in shock.
"In a church? You have reached a different level. You sent me goons in Limuru last week, you sent goons to Nyeri, and now you've sent them to church. You have become bold."
A car belonging to Rigathi Gachagua damaged on April 6, 2025 and the former DP. /VIRAL TEA KE
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