Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has hit out at opposition figures critical of his administration, urging Kenyans to ignore leaders who, he claims, have no meaningful agenda for the country.
Speaking during the commissioning of Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, the President called for national unity and support for his government’s transformation agenda, warning against being swayed by what he termed as “naysayers” and “negative voices.”
“I want to ask Kenyans to stand together and ignore the naysayers, those who are negative and people who have no plans for our country,” Ruto said.
“They have no manifesto, no vision, and no agenda for progress.”
Ruto expressed confidence that his administration’s development priorities — including food security, road infrastructure, healthcare, and affordable housing — were already bearing fruit.
He cited increased agricultural productivity and the government’s commitment of nearly Sh300 billion to road construction as evidence of the progress being made.
“Our transformation in food and security is happening. We are growing more food, we have more maize, sugar, coffee, tea… and we are elevating healthcare and building affordable houses,” he said, adding that Kenya was on a path to shame its enemies through development success.
The President’s remarks come amid a growing wave of criticism from opposition figures, most notably Deputy President-turned-critic Rigathi Gachagua, who has accused the Ruto administration of betraying its campaign promises.
Gachagua, once a key ally of the President, has become one of his most vocal opponents, citing increased taxation, high cost of living, and a shift in government priorities away from ordinary Kenyans.
At a recent rally, Gachagua claimed that the current leadership has abandoned the “bottom-up” economic model in favour of serving elite interests.
“This government promised a bottom-up economy, but what we are seeing is the bottom being crushed,” Gachagua said, announcing plans for a new political formation that would “return the country to the people.”
The former allies are now on a political collision course, with Gachagua rallying disillusioned politicians and calling for reform, transparency, and inclusive governance.
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