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"Dear Ruto, you are popular abroad but at home, we are hostile," Mutahi Nguyi. 

Controversial political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has told President William Ruto to take time to listen to Kenyans adding that the 'ground' is hostile. 

In a statement via Twitter on Monday, September 25, Ngunyi said that President Ruto was popular abroad but seemed to be making enemies at home. 

"Dear Ruto, take time to listen to Kenyans, the ground is hostile, and dishing out development at Uhuru Park will not help you. You are talking to yourself. You are popular abroad but at home, we are hostile," Ngunyi tweeted. 

A year after he came to power, President Ruto has made more than eight visits to European countries.  Among the countries the Head of State has visited include the US, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. 

Last week during Ruto's visit to the US, President Joe Biden, while making his remarks before the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, announced that when the country appealed for help to restore order in Haiti, President Ruto promptly offered to send 1,000 police officers.   

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File Image of President William Ruto. 

“The United Nations must continue to preserve peace, prevent conflict, and alleviate human suffering. And we embrace nations stepping up to lead in new ways and to seek breakthroughs on hard issues. For example, in Haiti, the Caribbean Community is facilitating a dialogue among Haitian society. I thank President Ruto for his willingness to serve as the lead nation of a UN-backed security support mission. I call on the Security Council to authorise this mission now. The people of Haiti cannot wait much longer,” President Biden said. 

However, back at home things have not been rosy as Kenyans have been complaining about the high cost of living with a section of the public clashing with his ministers. 

Trade CS Moses Kuri and David Ndii were on the spot after the former told Kenyans to drill their own wells if they felt the price of fuel was high. 

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was forced to caution the two ministers due to their social media rants urging them to exercise caution and humility when addressing the people of Kenya.  

“Leaders must be mindful of the challenges Kenyans are facing, especially during these difficult economic times,” Gachagua stated.