President Ruto Claims He’s Not Worried About ”One Term” Chants

Unfazed by mounting political backlash, President William Ruto has launched a scathing attack on his detractors—including his former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and opposition leaders—dismissing them as “incompetent” leaders who achieved nothing during their own time in power.

Speaking during a fierce media roundtable at the Wajir State Lodge on Monday evening, June 1, 2026, the Head of State brushed off criticism surrounding his administration’s performance and the decision to host the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Northern Kenya.

Exposing Wajir’s Historical Neglect

President Ruto used the severe infrastructure deficits of the host county to take a direct swipe at Gachagua and past leadership regimes. He pointed out that despite previous administrations holding power for years, Wajir has been left to grapple with daily electricity rationing, a non-existent public sewerage system, severe water scarcity, and completely dilapidated feeder and highway networks.

The President argued that the very leaders now shouting the loudest from the sidelines are the ones responsible for this historical marginalization.

“Those who are complaining about us holding Madaraka here have done absolutely nothing in that part of the world,” Ruto fired back. “It is my administration that is changing Northern Kenya practically with roads, electricity, water, housing, and markets.”

“They Will Blame Everybody Except Their Own Ignorance”

In an unusually blunt assessment of his political opponents, the Head of State accused the opposition and internal critics of lacking a coherent national agenda, vision, or alternative policy framework. He asserted that their continuous attacks are merely a smokescreen to hide their past governance failures.

“It just confirms to you that those people have no vision, agenda, or plans,” the President stated emphatically. “They have nothing to offer except criticism for the sake of it. They will blame everybody except their own ignorance and incompetence. When they had an opportunity to lead, they did nothing. So I do not think we should bother ourselves with them. Those ones are just wasting our time.”

The President’s aggressive defense comes at a highly volatile political hour, as his administration simultaneously navigates intense street protests over femicide, missing children, and a controversial U.S.-funded Ebola isolation facility in Laikipia. By digging in his heels at the Wajir media roundtable, Ruto signaled that he has no intention of slowing down his administration’s development blueprint or accommodating the demands of his political rivals.