President William Ruto has come out strongly against growing calls for his resignation, questioning the motives behind the “Ruto Must Go” slogan.
Speaking on Friday, June 27, Ruto urged his critics to present a clear and constructive alternative, dismissing calls for his removal.
"If it is Ruto must go, then tell me how you want me to go. What do you mean by Ruto must go? Look for a better plan and convince the people of Kenya," he said.
Ruto argued that opposing his leadership must be rooted in ideas, not simply rejection, adding that those calling for his exit were not offering any meaningful solutions.
"You cannot replace a plan you don’t like with no plan. The only thing you are armed with is hate and violence and you want us to agree with you? There are very few fools in Kenya,” he added.
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This comes close to two months after Ruto issued a response to growing calls for his resignation, challenging his critics to offer tangible policy alternatives rather than relying on protest slogans.
Speaking on Monday, May 5, he said that those chanting “Ruto Must Go” were not offering any constructive solutions or development plans for the country.
"I want to tell those people chanting ‘must go’, before you say ‘Ruto Must Go,’ first come up with policies for the people. The citizens want to know. We have plans to build roads; what have you planned? We are connecting electricity, we have affordable housing, and we are building markets too.
"What are your plans? ‘Must go’ is not enough, and it’s not a policy. Organize yourselves properly, otherwise we will dismantle you early and in broad daylight,” he said.
Earlier, Ruto had referred to the chants as a recurring feature of the political landscape.
“Criticism is normal. Now you are saying 'Ruto Must Go.' I have heard that several times. There was 'Moi Must Go,' and other leaders who were also told they must go. 'Must Go' is just a normal song and there is no problem with it," he said.
