President William Ruto has stated that he will not hand over leadership to individuals he claims have no clear plan for the country.
Speaking on Sunday, June 15, Ruto criticized the opposition, asserting that they have not presented any tangible agenda for national development.
“Those other people (opposition) have no plan, and we cannot hand over to people who have no plan. Their plan is 'Ruto Must Go', how will that help?
"They have no idea how the youth will get employment; they have no idea how agriculture will progress or how children will access education," he said.
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In response to Ruto's remarks, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua referenced constitutional provisions regarding presidential transition.
Gachagua noted that the process is governed by the constitution and does not depend on the outgoing president's discretion.
“I have heard Ruto claim that if he loses, he will not hand over to people who don't have plans; he has done well to acknowledge that he is going to lose.
"There is no provision for handing over in the Kenyan constitution; what there is is an assumption of office. The newly elected president will not need you to assume office," he responded.
Earlier in the year, Ruto hit out at Gachagua, accusing him of engaging in divisive politics.
Speaking in Kakamega County on Monday, January 20, Ruto criticized what he described as a trend of tribalism, political mischief, and divisive rhetoric.
In reference to Gachagua, he urged politicians to focus on uniting the country and addressing developmental issues rather than relying on hate or ethnic divisions for political mileage.
"There are people trying to compete with us, but you like mischief, tribalism, and government shareholding. Who will you compete with in this country? I want to tell them that they should look for better things to sell to the people because you can't thrive on hate, tribalism, and dividing people. That's stupidity," he said.
