Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has encouraged President William Ruto to anchor himself in the Bible amidst public criticism.
Speaking on Wednesday at Safari Park Hotel during the annual National Prayer Breakfast, Wetangula directed Ruto to Isaiah 54:17.
"To our President, you have been receiving unkind references from some of our compatriots. Take protection in the teaching of the Holy Book in the Book of Isaiah 54:17," he said.
Isaiah 54:17 reads, "No weapon formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn".
Wetang'ula pointed out that God never assured that there will not be weapons, but that they will be formed in vain.
"They (weapons) will always be formed; they will not prosper," he said.
The Speaker added that the Book of Isaiah further teaches humanity that "great leaders never lose sight of the big picture".
"We encourage you, Your Excellency, to remain such a great leader, with a focus on the big picture for our country," he added.
Wetang'ula vowed that they will continue supporting the government’s agenda, and help the Executive to deliver it.
The Speaker’s remarks come shortly after Ruto dismissed mounting criticism and speculation about his political future.
He maintained that he remains firmly committed to fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans and will not be distracted by his critics.
Speaking on Sunday during a church service at AIC Kibra, Sunday said he would not be swayed by what he termed as "political noise" from opponents who are already predicting his downfall in the 2027 General Election.
"I'm not bothered by those making political noise. This is not new. Even in the Bible, when Nehemiah was building the wall, there were distractors just like these," he said.
“Let us not waste time on people with no plan, no agenda, and no vision. Let's focus on the transformation of Kenya. Our agriculture is being transformed, our economy is undergoing reforms. Let us stay the course.”
Led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Ruto's critics have faulted the government for what they have termed as ignoring its mandate and letting Kenyans face challenges, including youth unemployment and the soaring prices of essential commodities.
