President William Ruto has once again criticized his political opponents, accusing them of being overly fixated on him rather than presenting their own agendas to Kenyans. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2,200-unit Boma Yangu Railway City Estate Phase 1A, the President challenged the opposition, led by his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, to prioritize creating jobs for the youth instead of exploiting them for political gain.<\/p>\n
“I keep telling these people to define their agenda. If you ask them their plan to transform Kenya, they’ll say ‘Ruto.’ If you ask about their agenda for housing or employment for the youth, they’ll still say ‘Ruto,”‘ President Ruto asserted. “I am telling you, if you remove Ruto, these people will be completely clueless.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Call for Youth Engagement, Not Exploitation<\/h3>\n
Ruto urged Kenyan youth not to allow politicians to use them to incite violence or perpetrate chaos.<\/span> Instead, he advised them to partner with the government, channeling their energy towards transforming Kenya through various flagship projects.<\/p>\n
The President’s remarks come in the wake of the June 25 protests, which the Interior Ministry alleges involved politicians hiring individuals to destroy, loot, and torch small-scale businesses in Nairobi and other urban areas.<\/span><\/p>\n
Ruto assured residents that the government, through its security agencies, will continue to foster a conducive environment for all businesses. “I want the youth of Nairobi to keep peace and and not allow those other people to misuse your energy and potential to cause anarchy,” he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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