No one will separate me from Mt Kenya; Ruto
President William Ruto has affirmed that no one will succeed in creating a rift between him and the people of the Mt Kenya region.
President William Ruto has affirmed that no one will succeed in creating a rift between him and the people of the Mt Kenya region.
Speaking on Sunday during a church service at ACK St Paul’s Church Kariki in Othaya, Nyeri County, Ruto, without mentioning names, said there are individuals determined to drive a wedge between him and the region that overwhelmingly supported him in the 2022 General Election.
“There are people who think they can create a rift between me and people of Mt Kenya,” he stated, adding, “They cannot destroy what the region and I have built together. That is impossible.”
The President urged those allegedly working to divide him from the people to look elsewhere, saying he will continue walking with the residents of the Mountain region.
“I am the President of Kenya because of your votes. The government I am running today is because of your votes. You gave me the opportunity to serve you,” he said.
Ruto highlighted that the region has tasked him with addressing key issues, including education, agriculture, businesses, infrastructure, and power.
“I know the test is in 2027 and everybody will be assessed according to the work they have done,” he stated.
He also stressed that voters in Nyeri judge leaders based on performance and plans, not appearances.
“Do people in Nyeri elect leaders based on their looks? You elect people on the work they have done and their plan. We will meet in 2027 with those who like insulting other leaders,” Ruto said.
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Though he did not mention anyone by name, Ruto appeared to be taking a subtle jab at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, highlighting the strained relationship between the two leaders.
Once Ruto’s chief lieutenant in the Mt Kenya region, Gachagua has become a vocal critic, accusing the President of sidelining the region and its leaders.
The fallout between Ruto and Gachagua has evolved from a close political partnership into open rivalry.
Gachagua has repeatedly asserted that Ruto has lost the support of the Mt Kenya region, alleging that voters feel betrayed over government appointments, development priorities, and key decision-making.
He argues that some leaders allied to Ruto no longer speak for the people but for their political survival, portraying himself as the true voice of the region.
The church service brought together national and regional leaders, including Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, and Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami.
Ruto underscored his efforts to consolidate support in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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