Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has castigated United Opposition leaders, saying they have no moral authority to lecture the Kenya Kwanza administration on governance or development matters.
Speaking during the presentation of milk coolers to Kericho Dairy Farmers at Moi Gardens in Kericho Town on Monday, Cheruiyot said opposition leaders should stop what he termed as political theatrics aimed at reminding President William Ruto of his campaign pledges.
“We know what he promised, we know what has been done, we know what is pending and when it will be done,” he stated.
The Senate Majority Leader accused the opposition of attempting to position themselves as the voice of ordinary Kenyans without any legitimate mandate.
“Nobody has appointed you to speak on behalf of the people and stop pretending that you are fighting for Kenyans,” he said.
Cheruiyot also revisited the politically charged impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, recalling that he led the Motion in the Senate. He maintained that he has no regrets about his role in the process.
“If that Motion is to come again, I will impeach you again,” he declared.
In a direct warning ahead of the next General Election, Cheruiyot told opposition figures that their political strategy would not bear fruit.
“You cannot lecture us, and remember that you will not get any votes in 2027,” he said.
The Kericho event was attended by Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke and Kericho Governor Eric Mutai. The leaders reiterated the government’s commitment to improving farmers’ livelihoods, with Cheruiyot emphasising that farmer welfare will remain a top priority.
He outlined plans to further modernise the dairy sector to ensure farmers get maximum returns from their hard work and investments. The senator also underscored the importance of leveraging technology to boost milk production and streamline value chains.
Cheruiyot’s remarks came as United Opposition leaders toured the Gusii region in a show of unity and political mobilisation ahead of 2027.
During the tour, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i was coronated as the Abagusii spokesman in a ceremony steeped in tradition.
The event was attended by key opposition leaders, including Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa.
Kisii elders blessed Matiang’i and handed him traditional instruments symbolising his new role as the voice of the Abagusii community on the national stage.
Gachagua said the show of unity demonstrated a shifting political tide in a region that has traditionally backed the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
After receiving the blessings, Matiang’i expressed gratitude to the elders and pledged to honour the trust bestowed upon him. He assured the community that he would not take the responsibility lightly and promised to deliver victory for the opposition.
