In a bold and stinging critique of President William Ruto’s administration, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has declared that Kenyans have lost confidence in his leadership, accusing the government of rampant corruption, economic mismanagement, and repression of dissent.
Speaking on Citizen TV, Wamuchomba stated that the country is simply waiting for Ruto to finish his term and exit office. “We are just allowing him to pack slowly and leave honourably through the constitution,” she remarked, reflecting a growing sentiment of frustration over the escalating cost of living, youth unemployment, and the shrinking civic space.
The vocal legislator accused Ruto’s regime of “looting public funds” and insisted that the only interim solution before the next general elections in 2027 is for the President to return misappropriated money. She also urged the administration to reinstate funding to critical oversight bodies and public institutions that have been defunded, including the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the Ministry of Health, and the Higher Education Loans Board.
“He has two years to restore sanity, calm the anger of young people and pensioners, and return the country to its default mode,” she said.
Wamuchomba further criticized President Ruto’s recent rhetoric against protesters, particularly his controversial directive for police to “shoot and break the legs” of violent demonstrators. She reminded the President to exercise decorum and empathy in his public address.
“You are not a village elder, you are the President of the Republic of Kenya,” she said. “Whenever you open your mouth, you must be measured and speak with respect.”
Her comments come days after President Ruto defiantly stated that no one would use violence or unconstitutional means to remove his government, emphasizing that Kenya is a democratic state where leadership changes through the ballot.
As national tensions rise amid widespread protests and economic despair, Wamuchomba’s remarks highlight the increasing political friction within Kenya’s leadership and a growing clamor for accountability and reform.
