CS Wandayi warns leaders against insulting Ruto during Belgut Marathon
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned Kenyan leaders against what he described as increasing disrespect and insults directed at President William Ruto. Speaking during the Belgut Marathon in Kericho County on Sunday, August 23, 2026, Wandayi said the trend must come to an end, arguing that previous presidents were accorded respect while […]
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi cautioned Kenyan leaders against escalating disrespect and insults aimed at President William Ruto during the Belgut Marathon in Kericho County on Sunday, August 23, 2026. At the event, Wandayi emphasized that previous presidents, including Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta, were respected while in office.
He questioned why these former leaders, who governed the country, were afforded such respect while Ruto has faced increasing disrespect. Wandayi urged attendees to support his call to end the disrespect towards Ruto, declaring his support for Ruto's re-election bid. The CS also pledged a financial contribution of Ksh1 million towards the marathon, reinforcing the administration's efforts to defend Ruto against criticism as political activity intensifies before the 2027 General Election.
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