Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has come out strongly to defend President William Ruto against a section of critics, particularly those on social media.
Speaking during a roadside rally on Friday, January 10, the outspoken legislator dismissed calls for the President's resignation, saying such demands were baseless.
"You know those social media users criticising the government in Nairobi? They are making noise claiming that Ruto must go; I told them yesterday that even if they jump up, go down, or move sideways, Ruto is not going anywhere. They are pretending that they are the only ones that should run the country, but that's not it," he said.
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Sudi is not new to such controversial comments, just recently, he declared that he would have suppressed online dissent against Ruto's administration if appointed as Interior Cabinet Secretary.
Speaking during an interdenominational prayer service in Elgeyo Marakwet on January 5, 2025, the MP asserted that he could eliminate criticism within three days.
"If I were given the security docket, in just three days, the foolishness of drawing things online would end. No country should be governed by foolishness. The country must be led with respect and the constitution, and no one should undermine the president," he stated.
Sudi's remarks come amid rising concerns over the government's approach to dissent, following reports of abductions and intimidation targeting critics.
Notably, cartoonist Gideon Kibet, known for his satirical depictions of the president, had been missing for days by the time Sudi was making these comments.
Other government critics who went missing but later resurfaced are Kibet Bull's brother Ronny Kiplagat, Billy Mwangi, Bernard Kavuli, and Peter Muteti.
UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, has since called for swift and transparent investigations into cases of reported abductions.
In a statement on Thursday, January 9, Wigan noted that such actions would reinforce Kenya’s commitment to protecting fundamental rights and freedoms.
"We welcome the release of 5 Kenyans on 6 January, following their disappearance. Swift and transparent investigations into reported abductions will demonstrate Kenya’s commitment to fundamental rights, as it takes up its seat on the UN Human Rights Council," he said.
