Ruto issues warning over ethnic politics amid disquiet in Mt Kenya
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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning against the resurgence of ethnic politics amid the alleged fallout with Gachagua
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning against the resurgence of ethnic politics amid the alleged fallout with Gachagua.
Speaking during the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations, Ruto condemned the divisive ethnic politics that have recently surfaced, particularly from Mt Kenya leaders following the Limuru III meeting last month.
“Kenya has no room for tribal or ethnic-based politics,” declared Ruto, affirming his administration’s commitment to a development-focused agenda as promised during the 2022 election campaign.
“We will never return to the politics of ethnicity or personality. We will never revert to a politics where people are not at the centre,” Ruto stated, emphasising that the 2022 General Election marked a critical shift towards issue-based politics in Kenya.
He lauded the election for clearing the path away from tribal politics and setting a precedent for future political engagement.
His remarks come amid growing tensions with his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, and increasing political unrest within the Mt Kenya region.
The once harmonious relationship between President Ruto and Deputy President Gachagua is showing signs of strain.
The cracks within their United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have become evident, with infighting reminiscent of the discord that plagued former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party.
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Deputy President Gachagua has been vocal about his grievances, accusing certain politicians within President Ruto’s circle of stirring dissent against him in Mt Kenya.
Without naming names, Gachagua implied that CS Murkomen and MP Sudi were among those attempting to undermine him.
He further expressed his frustration over what he perceives as betrayal, drawing parallels to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s alleged betrayal despite Mt Kenya’s significant support for Ruto in the past elections.
The political turbulence is threatening to topple the UDA party, with the supremacy battle in Mt Kenya taking center stage.
President Ruto, who did not name names, was critical of tribal politics instigated in Limuru III, which brought together a section of opposition leaders and some like Gatanga MP Gathoni Wa Muchomba, who has announced joining the opposition.
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