President William Ruto has brushed off critics of his newfound alliance with opposition leader Raila Odinga, insisting it’s a game-changer for Kenya’s unity and development—not a political gimmick.
Speaking at AIC Fellowship Annex in Eldoret during Sunday service, Ruto said the pact, sealed days ago at KICC, is about harnessing national talents and goodwill to turbocharge progress.
“Nobody loses in unity—it’s winners all round,” he declared, flanked by governors Jonathan Bii (Uasin Gishu) and Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), plus MPs Oscar Sudi (Kapsaret) and Julius Rutto (Kesses).
Ruto argued that while political competition picks winners and losers, unity delivers a “win-win” for all Kenyans.
“To enhance development momentum, we must unite the country,” he said, urging citizens to focus on collective gains over party or personal interests. “This isn’t about positions or the next election—it’s about transforming Kenya fast, rolling out SHA and affordable housing for everyone.”
The President’s remarks come amid youth-led protests over his Ksh20 million church donations—first to Jesus Winner Chapel in Nairobi, then to AIC Eldoret—seen by some as a bid to buy favor.
Ruto, undeterred, doubled down: “No single leader or party can fix Kenya alone. We’re ditching old rivalries for a shared vision of stability and prosperity.” At KICC, he’d called it a “new chapter” for the nation.
In Eldoret, he thanked leaders embracing the call, dismissing talk of election plotting.
“Our focus is Kenya’s economic growth, not leaders’ egos,” he said, appealing for unity over division. With Ruto and Raila—once bitter foes—now joined at the hip, Kenyans are left to ponder: will this bromance deliver, or is it just another handshake promising more than it can give?
