William Ruto Dares Critics To Explain How They Want Him to Leave Power: "Tell Me"
- President William Ruto challenged protesters chanting "Ruto Must Go" to propose means for his exit, urging them to present viable alternatives
- The head of state condemned opposition calls for resignation as incitement, lacking clear democratic solutions
- Ruto cited his administration’s record, including job creation in housing and the drop in unga prices from KSh 240 to KSh 160
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
President William Ruto has issued a direct challenge to his critics, demanding clarity on how they expect him to exit office amid growing anti-government protests.
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Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday, June 27, during celebrations to mark World MSME Day, Ruto responded sharply to opposition calls for his resignation.
He questioned the logic behind the “Ruto Must Go” chants that have dominated recent demonstrations, urging protest leaders to propose alternatives rather than resorting to violence.
"If it is Ruto must go, tell me how you want me to go. I mean, let's be honest with ourselves. What do you mean? What do you mean by Ruto must go? How do I go? Because we have a constitution in place, dear people, right? Yes. If you want Ruto to go, please, my simple advice to you, look for a better plan," Ruto stated.
Ruto’s remarks came just two days after chaotic protests swept through at least 24 counties on Wednesday, June 25.
The demonstrations, organised by youth in memory of those killed in last year’s anti-finance bill rallies, left several people injured, businesses looted, and livelihoods disrupted.
Ruto's advice to his critics
Visibly angry, the head of state accused protest leaders of relying on incitement instead of meaningful proposals.
The president touted his administration’s track record, including the creation of 250,000 jobs in the housing sector and a reported reduction in the price of maize flour from KSh 240 to KSh 160.
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He challenged his critics to bring forward solutions that can outperform his initiatives.
"This one of mine, I have brought down the cost of unga from 240 to 160. Look for one that brings it to 50. Violence will not, Anarchy will not will sort out our country. Let us not fool ourselves. So, let's be honest to one another. I have listened to what these people are saying. So, if you want Ruto to go, please, do the honourable thing, you know.
Develop a better plan than the one I have. Yes. The one that creates more jobs than the one I have. The one that brings down the cost of living than the one I have. The one that creates more opportunities for the young people of Kenya than the one that exists, you know. Do not tell us that you hate so and so. This one must go," he said.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
