President William Ruto has fired back at his critics, vowing to prove them wrong by delivering on his ambitious development agenda despite mounting public ridicule and political chants branding his pledges as lies.
Speaking during a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County, the Head of State dismissed those who have consistently heckled his speeches with the popular chant “uongo” (lies), asserting that his government remains focused and committed to fulfilling every promise made to Kenyans.
“I see some people are worried, saying I am telling lies. I want to tell those saying that what we say will not be fulfilled — we will embarrass you in a short while,” President Ruto said.
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He added that he understands the weight of the mandate given to him by the electorate and is determined not to let the country down.
“We are going to make sure that we acquit ourselves of every commitment we have made. I am not a mad man; I know what I am doing. We will plan all things,” he emphasized.
Ruto reiterated his administration’s priority areas, including improving the quality of education from junior to university levels, revitalizing the agricultural sector, and strengthening the healthcare system through the Social Health Authority (SHA) initiative.
His remarks come just a day after facing renewed opposition slogans, including chants of “Ruto must go”, during public gatherings. Responding to the criticism at a funeral service in Siaya County, the President downplayed the protests, likening them to recycled slogans from Kenya’s political history.
“Now you are telling me Ruto must go — I’ve heard that many times. There was ‘Moi must go’ and others… this ‘must go’ chant is just a normal song, where is the problem?” he asked.
He also dismissed the nicknames and labels circulating online, affirming that such distractions will not derail his focus on service delivery.
“I’ve been called all sorts of names online, but that doesn’t bother me. My eyes are set on the goals we’ve set for this country.”
As political tensions simmer, Ruto’s bold remarks reflect a growing determination to shift the national conversation from criticism to performance — with his presidency under increasing pressure to deliver results amid a tough economic environment.