Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has heavily criticised President William Ruto’s government, labelling it the worst Kenya has had since independence.
Speaking to a local radio station on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Amisi reflected on the history of Kenya’s leadership, pointing out that while previous administrations from Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, to Uhuru Kenyatta had some form of legacy, Ruto’s regime has failed to leave any significant mark.
Amisi further highlighted that there is no visible progress or legacy to associate with Ruto’s government. According to him, Jomo Kenyatta’s leadership created a post-colonial foundation for Kenya, something that Ruto has not managed to achieve.
“There is something terribly wrong with the government. We have had governments before from Jomo Kenyatta, Moi, Kibaki, Uhuru, and now Ruto. I think Ruto has turned out to be the worst we have had since independence; that one will go down in history, unfortunately,” he said.
Kenya Kwanza’s blunders
The MP also raised concerns over a series of blunders, both local and international, that he says have damaged Kenya’s global reputation. He cited the country’s declining diplomatic standing and reduced influence in key African and international forums.
In addition, Amisi pointed to the recent African Union Commission chairmanship outcome, which he claimed reflects Kenya’s weakened position under Ruto’s leadership.
“The worst, why? Because nothing seems to be working; there is no legacy attached. At least Jomo Kenyatta had a post-colonial legacy, but this one – there is nothing to write about this government,” he said.
“Secondly, the blunders locally and internationally – internationally, it seems Kenya no longer has a name; we have spoiled our diplomatic standing that has been created for the last six years. You could see the results of the African Union basically resemble our Kenyan stand in the international space.”
Amisi further accused the current regime of peddling lies and failing to deliver on its promises at the local level.
“Locally, it is lies, and that is why some of us have stood up against all odds,” he stated.