‘I will deal with them’: Ruto fires fresh salvo at Uhuru over opposition links
Kenyan President William Ruto has publicly criticized his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of sponsoring opposition figures to undermine his administration. Ruto claims Kenyatta is unhappy with his equitable development agenda and vowed to confront those attempting to derail his government.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political friction between the current and former Kenyan leadership, which could impact national stability and policy implementation.
President William Ruto is received at Mark’s Catholic Church in Matunda by Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe/PCS President William Ruto has launched a fresh attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of sponsoring opposition figures to undermine him because he is unhappy with his development record.
Speaking at St Mark’s Catholic Church in Matunda, Likuyani, Ruto claimed Uhuru was uncomfortable with the progress his administration was making in distributing development projects across the country.
The President accused Uhuru of opposing his government because he had failed to achieve equitable development during their time in power.
“There are people who are mad at me because I have said money and development should get to all parts of the country. I wonder why they are angry, yet we are all equal before the Constitution,” Ruto said.
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