President William Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and other leaders on October 4, 2025/COURTESY National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged Kenyans to view with caution what he described as a politically motivated campaign aimed at challenging President William Ruto’s administration and its development agenda.
Wetang'ula said some critics are uncomfortable with the visible progress being made across the country under the broad-based government.
Speaking at Mukothima Primary School in Tharaka Constituency during a women’s empowerment drive hosted by area MP George Murugara, the Speaker commended Ruto’s leadership, saying it had already produced tangible results in infrastructure development, education, and empowerment programs.
“This government has rolled out projects in every corner of the republic, from affordable housing and road construction to health reforms under SHA,” Wetang’ula declared to cheers.
“The economy is recovering, the shilling has strengthened from Sh160 to Sh128 to the dollar, and that is not by accident. That is leadership,” the Speaker added.
He claimed some opposition figures rely on rhetoric centred on insults, tribal divisions, and pessimistic forecasts instead of presenting concrete alternatives.
“You ask them for their plan, all they say is ‘Ruto must go’. That is not policy. That is noise. Kenya cannot be governed by anger and bitterness,” he stated.
Wetang’ula also praised Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, describing him as a principled leader known for his humility, respect for colleagues, and commitment to public service.
He said Kindiki’s leadership style reflected the values of integrity and discipline that the Kenya Kwanza administration seeks to uphold, adding that the region was proud to be associated with him.
President Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, who accompanied him, echoed the call for residents to support Ruto’s bid for a second term to consolidate gains achieved so far, emphasising that development must not be derailed by divisive politics.
Kibet also commended Kindiki, describing him as an example of a “disciplined and dignified leader.
"This is a leader who does not trade in insults or tribalism and who truly embodies the principles of a principal assistant to the President," he said.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah appealed to young people across the country to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“If you are 18 and not registered, you have surrendered your voice. Your vote is your weapon, use it to protect your future,” he said.
He urged parents to escort their children to registration centres, calling it “the ultimate act of parental responsibility.”
Ichung’wah also cautioned against allowing political rivalries to create division, insisting that Kenya must reject politics driven by hatred and conflict.
“The opposition, while they have their right to challenge this government, are offering no policy alternative except outdated rhetoric and confrontational politics,” he explained.
Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi encouraged residents to support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging them to “stand with your own.”
His remarks were echoed by Taita Taveta MP Victor Bwire, who declared: “We will re-elect President Ruto in 2027, and in 2032 we shall return the favour by electing Kithure Kindiki.”
Speaker Wetang’ula and his delegation assured the gathering that the visit marked the beginning of a sustained rollout of government-backed empowerment programmes across the region.
“We will be back with more initiatives. In the end, development will speak louder than political commentary,” Wetang’ula affirmed.
