Speaking after the incident, General Defao revealed that the demolished property was a major investment. He said the house alone cost him Sh31 million to construct, while the piece of land on which it stood was purchased for Sh7 million.
“The house that was demolished cost me Sh31 million, and I bought the land for Sh7 million,” he said.
Defao also sought to clarify remarks that had sparked public debate. According to him, when he was heard saying “Napigia Ruto,” he was not referring to President William Ruto as many people had assumed.
“When I said ‘Napigia Ruto,’ I didn’t mean President Ruto. I was referring to my lawyer, whose name is Ruto,” he explained.
The former MCA further defended his criticism of police living conditions, saying he does not regret his comments that officers are housed in outdated iron-sheet structures. He maintained that police officers deserve better treatment and more dignified housing.
“I don’t regret stating that the police live in outdated tin houses because it is the truth. The police deserve better housing,” he said.
Defao added that if elected as the next Member of Parliament for Ruaraka, he will continue to push for improved housing and welfare for police officers.
He also recounted his arrest, saying he was initially accused of incitement before the charge was unexpectedly changed to hawking.
“I was taken to a police cell and initially charged with incitement, which was later changed to hawking for reasons I do not understand,” he stated.
According to Defao, he was released after paying a cash bail of Sh5,000 and was granted a bond of Sh10,000.
Despite the demolition and legal troubles, General Defao says his political journey is far from over. He remains firmly in the race for the Ruaraka parliamentary seat and is confident of victory in the next election.
“Finally, I am still in the race for the Ruaraka parliamentary seat, and I am hopeful that I will win,” he said.