{
  "id": 19542326,
  "title": "Ruto winds up Gusii tour, takes swipe at Uhuru Kenyatta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ruto-winds-up-gusii-tour-takes-swipe-at-uhuru-kenyatta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:59:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/im-not-scared-of-his-uhuru-puppets-says-ruto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto completed his four-day visit to Kisii and Nyamira counties on Wednesday, asserting that the Broad-Based government has kept its promises to Kenyans and is prepared to confront any rivals in the upcoming general election. During the event at the Kisii Agricultural Institute Grounds, he declared the United Democratic Alliance, Orange Democratic Movement, and Kenya Kwanza ready to face a disorganized opposition. Ruto criticized his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of abandoning statesmanship for endless political maneuvering as a \"broker for selfish ends.\" He challenged Kenyatta to seek information from ordinary Kenyans, specifically farmers, businesspeople, teachers, and affordable housing program participants. Ruto warned his predecessor that he would face those who attempt to undermine him, regardless of their number. He also criticized Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of stealing relief food in the past and lacking moral authority to lecture others. Gachagua's plans to cause chaos in Kenya and flee to Texas were dismissed by Ruto as a monumental failure. Opposition leaders were questioned for lacking a constructive agenda and vision for the country's future. Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga defended Ruto's government, citing its transformative impact on their regions. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa encouraged Gachagua to return stolen property before criticizing others, and Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho predicted a landslide victory for Ruto in 2027.",
  "summary": "He accused Kenyatta of abandoning statesmanship roles to engage in endless politicking as \"a broker for selfish ends\". The post Ruto winds up Gusii tour, takes swipe at Uhuru Kenyatta appeared first on KBC Digital .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Uhuru: Kenyans have already decided on 2027 presidential vote; now unite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/uhuru-kenyans-have-already-decided-on-2027-presidential-vote-now-unite",
        "published": "2026-11-11T12:23:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}