Uhuru Kenyatta's Message to Ruto: No Blame Game, Take Responsibilities

On Sunday, November 19, former President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed his disappointment in his successor, William Ruto, for not fulfilling his campaign promises and instead shifting the blame onto his administration.

In the words of Mr Kenyatta, the Kenya Kwanza government under President Ruto has fallen short of the hopes held by the people of Kenya. According to the retired President, it is regrettable that one year into Ruto's tenure, the President and his deputy are holding him responsible for their missteps in economic policies. President Ruto and Deputy Gachagua have voiced accusations that the former president's imprudent borrowing and subsiding consumption are to blame for the struggle being faced by the country's economy.

In October last year, Dr Ruto held Mr Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga responsible for sabotaging the country's economy and causing the surge in living expenses. Additionally, they have accused Mr Kenyatta of poorly governing the nation's economy, claiming that they inherited empty coffers. Accompanied by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Mr Kenyatta visited Mwingi, where he first had a short breakfast meeting with Wiper MPs at Mwingi Cottage Hotel.

In Mwingi town, Mr Kenyatta addressed an impromptu gathering where he reiterated his steadfast backing for the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance which he endorsed during last year's election. Mr Kenyatta advised coalition parties to remain united and band together against any attempts to create division, specifically threats and intimidation. He prioritized leaders' intentions, clearly highlighting how the quest for power should not fog judgments regarding the greater good of the nation.

The former President urged the Kenyan citizens not to engage in partisan politics and instead focus on promoting peace. He also emphasized that every individual in the country has a role to play in the nation's affairs. Earlier, Mr Musyoka stated that if the report from the National Dialogue Committee, which he co-chairs with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, fails to adequately address the high cost of living, particularly the price of fuel, he will not endorse it.

The Wiper leader called out Kenya Kwanza for disrespecting Mr. Kenyatta and using intimidation and threats to silence him. The leader emphasized that no barriers are preventing the former president from engaging in political affairs. Wiper lawmakers, led by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, praised the former president for his numerous development projects in Ukambani and across the nation.

“You warned the country against electing William Ruto as President and all Kenyans are already regretting just one year into his presidency. As you predicted, life has become unbearable under Ruto, even those who voted for him are lamenting” said Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna.