President William Ruto has dismissed the current opposition as lacking a credible agenda, declaring that his only worthy competitor was the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Speaking on Thursday, October 30, during a development tour in Malava, Kakamega County, President Ruto took a swipe at opposition leaders, claiming they have no vision for the country and are instead focusing on divisive politics.
"Let me ask you, Malava people, when you look at me like this, are those people the only ones I'm competing with?" Ruto posed rhetorically. "My only worthy competitor was Raila Odinga. I will finish these ones in the morning."
The President accused the opposition of fueling tribalism, spreading hate, and causing chaos without presenting any substantive development agenda for Kenyans.
"And not for no reason. It's because they have no agenda, no plan. They are just fueling tribalism, hate, bringing about chaos and losses," he stated.
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Ruto urged Kenyans to focus on development matters rather than premature political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
"Let's plan about the roads, education, employment, health and the rest, then we meet at 2027," he said.
The President also defended his decision to form a broad-based government, citing it as a deliberate move to unite the country and eliminate tribal politics.
He highlighted his working relationship with former Azimio leaders, including DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya.
"I want to ask you Malava people to work with me. Baraza was in Azimio, Oparanya was in Azimio, but because they are leaders with a vision, we decided to put our differences away and work together. That is why we created the broad-based government to do away with tribalism and unite the whole country," Ruto explained.
During the tour, the President launched the tarmacking of the 34-kilometre Turbo-Sikhendu Road at Pan Paper in Lugari Constituency.
The Sh3.6 billion infrastructure project is expected to enhance connectivity across four counties: Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, and Trans-Nzoia.
The road is designed to open up markets, improve accessibility, and stimulate local economies. It will benefit farmers and traders through faster transport, reduced costs, and expanded business opportunities.
President Ruto also inspected the ongoing construction of the Pan Paper Economic Stimulus Programme Market, which aims to revive enterprise, create jobs, and boost economic activity in the region.
