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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

President William Ruto has condemned his critics for focusing on insults rather than offering a viable development agenda for Kenya. Speaking in Murang\u2019a County, he emphasized the importance of tangible achievements over divisive politics, urging residents to support his administration’s focus on healthcare, infrastructure, and education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>President William Ruto has criticised his political opponents, saying they have little to show Kenyans apart from what he described as insults and nicknames directed at him.<\/p>\n

Speaking in Murang\u2019a County, the President said his critics\u2019 only notable action has been branding him \u201cKasongo\u201d instead of presenting an alternative development agenda.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Ruto maintained that he is no stranger to the Mt. Kenya region, insisting he does not need anyone to introduce him to residents.<\/p>\n

The President recounted his frequent visits to the county over the years, both during his tenure as Deputy President under Uhuru Kenyatta and in his current role.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been to Murang\u2019a many times. I have attended churches and schools and visited projects on water, electricity, and roads. Am I a visitor to be introduced, or someone already known here?\u201d he posed.<\/p>\n

His remarks come two weeks after political tensions surfaced during a requiem mass for Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed Mt. Kenya residents were dissatisfied with the current administration. He had, however, urged locals to give the President a hearing during the event.<\/p>\n

Ruto, however, called on Murang\u2019a residents to continue supporting his administration, saying his government remains focused on delivering its development agenda.<\/p>\n

He urged voters to reject leaders who, he said, engage in divisive politics and instead judge leadership based on tangible achievements.<\/p>\n

The President emphasised that his administration will prioritise improving healthcare, infrastructure, education, and sports facilities, adding that performance\u2014not rhetoric\u2014will determine leadership choices in future elections.<\/p>\n

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki echoed these sentiments, saying Kenyans will ultimately decide the fate of leaders at the ballot.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen elections come, the deciders will be Kenyans\u2014not brokers. What will convince them is work,\u201d said Kindiki, while urging residents to support the President\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome also backed the President, calling on residents to remain aligned with the government to benefit from ongoing and future development projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe helped form this government, and it is important that we continue supporting it so we can reap the benefits,\u201d she said, while criticising efforts by some leaders to rally the region away from the administration.<\/p>\n

Murang\u2019a Governor Irungu Kang\u2019ata said he respects the President but indicated he would limit his participation in the visit due to a leg injury.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi praised the President for appointing several leaders from the Mt. Kenya region to senior government positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany of us have been given opportunities to serve. We have several Cabinet Secretaries, including the Head of Public Service, as well as board chairpersons and directors. I sincerely thank the President,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kenya’s political landscape has been marked by intense rivalry and criticism, especially in the lead-up to elections. President Ruto, who has served in various capacities, including Deputy President, has faced significant opposition from former allies and rivals alike. The Mt. Kenya region, a crucial political base, has seen shifting allegiances and sentiments, particularly regarding the current administration’s performance and development initiatives. Ruto’s recent remarks reflect ongoing tensions and the need for unity in pursuing national development goals.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Kenya<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know President William Ruto has condemned his critics for focusing on insults rather than offering a viable development agenda for Kenya. Speaking in Murang\u2019a County, he emphasized the importance of tangible achievements over divisive politics, urging residents to support his administration’s focus on healthcare, infrastructure, and education. Africa-Press – Kenya. 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