City lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has ignited fresh political debate after calling on Kenyans to use constitutional means to remove President William Ruto from office.
In a hard-hitting statement shared on X, Njiru urged citizens to embrace sustained civic action as a way of reclaiming power from what he described as a dangerous administration.
Njiru warned that Kenya risks serious decline if President Ruto remains in power. He claimed the country could be reduced to “a mere shell,” adding that unchecked leadership could even see national institutions treated as personal property.
“Granted a chance, Ruto will attempt to auction hadi State House,” Njiru said in the post.
The outspoken lawyer urged Kenyans to make the removal of Ruto a national priority, proposing it as a collective resolution ahead of 2026.
He cited Articles 1, 3, 10 and 37 of the Constitution, arguing that these provisions empower citizens to act directly against what he termed a rogue presidency.
According to Njiru, the Constitution allows for a form of public impeachment driven by citizen action.
He said this can be achieved through consistent, peaceful demonstrations and organised sit-ins, stressing that sustained pressure is key to forcing political change.
To support his argument, Njiru referenced the 1960 civil rights sit-ins led by Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States.
He said similar tactics were used in Atlanta and Georgia to dismantle segregation and could be applied in Kenya through disciplined, non-violent protests.
Njiru accused the Ruto administration of being oppressive and exploitative, saying Kenyans must unite to dismantle a system he believes is harming the country.
He called on citizens to organise, remain peaceful and commit to long-term civic engagement.
While Njiru did not outline specific parliamentary or legal steps required for impeachment, his remarks focused squarely on public action rooted in constitutional rights.
His statement did not indicate plans for a formal legal process or organised protest movement.
The comments have added fuel to ongoing public conversations around leadership, accountability and the use of constitutional freedoms, as Kenyans increasingly turn to civic action to express political discontent.