Gachagua fires back at Ruto over remarks on young people taking up leadership

President William Ruto has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to cease undermining young leaders and politicians. Ruto expressed his commitment to supporting young leaders as they build their political careers, indicating they will eventually assume leadership roles in the country. During a development tour in Kisii County, the President likened Gachagua to biblical King Herod, accusing him of demeaning younger politicians rather than allowing them to grow in leadership.

Ruto stated that seasoned politicians should prepare for retirement in 2032, making way for the younger generation to take charge. He emphasized his readiness to face his opponents in the upcoming General Election, asserting that his track record in development speaks for itself, while dismissing political sloganeering and insults from his critics.

Ruto challenged the opposition to provide a clear alternative development plan for the country instead of engaging in endless insults and slogans. He reiterated that his administration has delivered on development promises made to Kenyans in 2022 and warned the opposition that the next election will be a contest of ideas, policies, and development records.

Ruto stressed that development projects are being distributed equitably across the country without discrimination and dismissed opposition alliances as tribal outfits seeking to advance outdated politics. Kisii Governor Simba Arati cautioned Gachagua against tribal politics, suggesting that the people of Kisii and Nyamira will not support leaders who will ultimately become opposition figures after the next election.

MP Silvanus Osoro and Japheth Nyakundi echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the region's increased development under President Ruto and expressing their support for Ruto's re-election in 2027.