{"id":161003,"date":"2026-04-25T16:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/i-will-submit-to-the-people-kneel-to-god-but-not-to-a-human"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:46:40","slug":"i-will-submit-to-the-people-kneel-to-god-but-not-to-a-human","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/i-will-submit-to-the-people-kneel-to-god-but-not-to-a-human","title":{"rendered":"I will submit to the people, kneel to God but not to a human"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>President William Ruto has firmly stated that he will only humble himself before God and the Kenyan people, rejecting demands from critics to submit to their political conditions. Speaking in Murang\u2019a County, he emphasized that leadership decisions belong to the citizens, not a select few, and challenged the notion that political influence can dictate voters&#8217; choices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>President William Ruto said he will submit to the people, kneel to God but not to a human while addressing a crowd in Murang&#8217;a County.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I will submit to the people, kneel to God but not to a human - President Ruto\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1F5K5xPDkH0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kenya&#8217;s political landscape has been marked by intense rivalry and shifting alliances, especially in the lead-up to elections. The country&#8217;s history of political patronage and influence often leads to power struggles among leaders, with public trust being a critical factor in determining electoral outcomes. President Ruto&#8217;s remarks reflect ongoing tensions as he navigates these dynamics while asserting his authority and commitment to the electorate&#8217;s will. Political rhetoric in Kenya frequently emphasizes the importance of democratic principles and the collective decision-making of citizens, especially in the context of leadership accountability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know President William Ruto has firmly stated that he will only humble himself before God and the Kenyan people, rejecting demands from critics to submit to their political conditions. 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