President Ruto defends his leadership against critics and unveils new support for dairy farmers in Meru. Gachagua responds with sharp criticism.
June 21, 2025 at 8:51:52 PM
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MERU, KENYA – June 22, 2025, XTRAfrica News
President William Ruto has said he will not be distracted or shaken by political attacks, even as opposition voices grow louder, including from his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking at the 10th Annual Meru Dairy Farmers Field Day, Ruto said he remains focused on delivering key promises to Kenyans, especially in agriculture, education, healthcare, and job creation.
“I’ve been in politics for too long to be scared by noise. I won’t waste time with street drama. Let them chant all they want, I’m doing the job Kenyans gave me,” Ruto said.
A Subtle Message to Gachagua
Even as Ruto spoke in Meru, his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua was just a few kilometers away in Maua, criticizing the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to fulfill its promises.
While Ruto didn’t mention him directly, he praised his current deputy, Kithure Kindiki, saying he finally has a deputy who “understands his job.”
“This time I have a real assistant. Not someone obsessed with empty politics,” Ruto added in a subtle jab.
Prof. Kindiki also responded with a bold message of his own:
“Kenya needs leaders with real solutions. Not noise-makers or self-serving opportunists. The public is smarter now, and won’t fall for cheap propaganda.”
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