President William Ruto has fired back at growing criticism over his leadership, vowing to stay focused on his development agenda and dismissing early campaign chatter about the 2027 General Election as political distraction.
Speaking during a Sunday church service at A.I.C. Kibra, the President likened his detractors to Biblical distractors, saying, “Even when Nehemiah was building the wall, there were those trying to stop him. I will not be distracted.”
Amid mounting pressure over the cost of living, youth unemployment, and rising taxes, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to key priorities: economic transformation, universal healthcare, and affordable housing.
“Let’s not waste time on people with no plan, no vision. Our economy is undergoing reforms — let’s stay the course,” he said, urging Kenyans to rally behind his administration’s long-term vision.
The remarks appear to be a direct response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has emerged as Ruto’s loudest critic after his impeachment in October 2024. Gachagua, now leader of the newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has accused the President of betrayal and repression.
He’s joined forces with Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang’i to form a united front aiming to unseat Ruto in 2027, arguing the current regime has “lost touch with ordinary Kenyans.”
But Ruto remains unfazed. “Leadership is not about insults or tribal alliances. It is about results. Kenya has a destiny, and we are moving toward it,” he told the faithful.
As opposition momentum grows, all eyes are now on how Ruto navigates growing public discontent — and whether his development promises will be enough to silence the noise.
