The "Ruto Must Go" slogan will not be enough to send me home during the next elections, President William Ruto has said.
Ruto, who spoke in Nyatike, Migori County on Monday, May 5, when he launched several development projects, dismissed his political detractors as lacking a plan for the country.
"These people have no plan to transform the country and are instead inciting anti-government sentiments with chants of 'Ruto must go'," the President said.
He added, “I want to tell these people chanting ‘Must Go’; before you say ‘Must Go’, first come up with policies to help the people of Kenya,” Ruto told the crowd as he detailed his development agenda in Migori and the greater Nyanza region.
“We have plans to build roads. We are also connecting electricity, and we have affordable housing, and we are building markets. What have you planned? ‘Must Go’ is not a plan, and it’s not a policy," the Head of State said, cautioning the opposition that it will be difficult to unseat him without a proper plan for the country.
Ruto, who has been on a charm offensive in his development tour in Migori alongside Governor Ochilo Ayacko, made similar remarks in Awendo, insisting that he was delivering the promises he made to Kenyans.
"You (the people) are the ones who will decide. You will ask us questions. Let all the leaders come and display their development record. Whoever has not done anything and their job is just ranting should be taken home," Ruto said.
Ruto flagged off of electrification materials in Migori. The President promised that by November 2025, at least 25,000 new houses in the county would be connected to electricity.
He also inspected the upcoming Sh47 million Oria Fresh Produce Market in Uriri, which, once complete, is set to house at least 300 traders.
The President's remarks came barely a day after the new alliance, hoping to unseat him, converged at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's native Wamunyoro residence for a function. Led by Gachagua, the leaders each took turns in faulting the government, with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka once again reviving the 'Ruto Must Go' slogan.
“We are open to receiving more allies. We want the youth to know that we want them to join us. A lot of Kenyans don’t want to stay on Ruto’s side. They are saying RMG (Ruto Must Go),” Kalonzo declared.
Kalonzo also hinted that the opposition would soon announce a roadmap to incorporate more youth into its ranks, responding to concerns that Gachagua’s allies were mostly veteran politicians.
