President William Ruto has hit back at critics accusing him of dishonesty over his government’s promises, insisting that he is fully committed to delivering on all pledges made.
Speaking on Sunday, April 13, 2025, shortly after an interdenominational church service in Kapng’etik, Elgeyo Marakwet County, the president vowed to prove wrong those who are quick to dismiss his statements as lies.
“Naona kuna watu wako na wasiwasi wale wanasema, ‘Hiyo amesema ni uwongo.‘ Mimi nataka ni waeleze hao watu wanaosema ati yale tunasema haitafanyika tutawaaibisha in a very short while tutawashangaza,” Ruto said.
Ruto maintained that his administration is on track to fulfill its commitments and that doubters will soon be silenced by results.
“We are going to make sure we acquit ourselves in every commitment we have made, na mimi si wazimu; I know what I am doing, so hii maneno yote tutapangana namna hiyo,” he added.
Ruto answers critics
This is not the first time the Head of State has hit back at critics. Speaking on Saturday, April 12, 2025, during the burial ceremony of Raila Odinga’s bodyguard, George Oduor, he addressed the growing dissent witnessed in recent times, with many of his critics chanting ‘Ruto Must Go’ at various events across the country.
Ruto asserted that his administration was unbothered by the constant chants, adding that he was more focused on service delivery.
“Now you are chanting ‘Ruto Must Go’, and I have heard similar sentiments several times. During Moi’s time, I heard people chanting, and it continued from one administration to the next. That is just a normal song; there is no problem,” Ruto stated.
“There are others who are calling me Zakayo, while others refer to me as Kasongo. I am not bothered. These are just normal names. I am focused. We must get our education right, and I am very proud of what we are doing with our education.”
Recent criticism
Recently, Ruto’s administration has faced criticism from a section of Kenyans and opposition leaders over its handling of the Butere Girls’ drama incident.
Speaking on Friday, April 11, 2025, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua wondered how fluid Ruto’s administration was to be scared by students.
“We are looking at Butere Girls, and we are unable to understand the viciousness against children by the present government. Even the colonial government spared the children,” he stated.
“They have gone berserk and are now fighting shadows, including schoolgirls. How fluid is your government if girls can bring it down?” he posed.
The same sentiments were shared by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his DAP-K counterpart Eugene Wamalwa. They unanimously agreed to forge a partnership to send Ruto home in 2027.