In November 2012, Maalim led a group of MPs, which accused Kenyan soldiers of fomenting violence and using undue force during a security operation in Garissa.
[7][8] Maalim also claimed that the deployment of the soldiers was unconstitutional and had not received the requisite parliamentary approval,[7] and that the ensuing rampage cost Garissa entrepreneurs over Sh1.5 billion to Sh2billion in missed revenue.
[9] Since becoming more closely aligned with President William Ruto's administration, Farah Maalim, the Member of Parliament for Dadaab, has been embroiled in several controversies, particularly involving conflicts with Kenya's younger generation, often referred to as "Gen-Z."
This statement led to widespread public outcry, with many Kenyans on social media calling for his arrest and prosecution, and some even suggesting they might take law enforcement into their own hands if official action was not taken.
The backlash was immediate and intense; Maalim was summoned[11] by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to explain his statements, which were seen as inciting violence and discrimination.
This expulsion was accompanied by a call from the party's National Executive Council for his removal from all parliamentary leadership roles, including his position on the Speaker's panel.
His alignment with Ruto's regime has brought him under scrutiny, with many viewing his statements as out of touch with the democratic and peaceful principles championed by the younger generation.
On January 10, 2025, Farah Maalim, the Member of Parliament for Dadaab, ignited another controversy with his offensive comments targeting Kenyan youth during a political rally in the Rift Valley alongside President William Ruto.
In his speech,[15] Maalim stated, "Kumanina zenu wale wanasema hivo, kwani amekaa kwa kiti ya mamako ama babako?"
While Ruto's speech aimed at promoting a constructive dialogue on youth engagement in politics, Maalim's remarks appeared to contradict this message, leading to widespread criticism.