Former Vice President Kalonzo has advised President William Ruto to step down from his position, citing the mounting criticism of his rule in the country.
Speaking during an interview on Kameme TV on Monday, June 30, 2025, Kalonzo stated that Ruto’s resignation is the only way the country’s Gen Zs can deal with him.
The Wiper leaders say the remaining panacea for the nation that seems to have its mind set on the current regime.
Get out
“In the situation we are in, I want to suggest to the president. He is in an intricate position. The rejection is overwhelming. My advice to him is that he get out of power along with his government team and let the boys chart the way forward. It is the only way Gen Z can deal with him,” he stated.
The comments come after Ruto responded to the mounting criticism of his administration in the face of the national protest that witnessed the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations.
Speaking on Friday, June 27, 2025, Ruto dismissed calls for clamouring his ouster, stating that those demanding he vacate office have no plan at all to address the country’s challenges.
“If it is Ruto must go, tell me how you want me to go. What do you mean by Ruto must go? How do I go? Ruto posed.
Get a better plan
“We have a constitution in place. If you want Ruto to go, please my simple advice to you is to look for a better plan. Violence and anarchy will not sort out our problems.”
Reacting to the demonstrations on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the head of state observed that there was no success in the matter, stating that many businesses were destroyed, people killed, and many others injured.
He challenged the plotters of the protests to come up with solutions better than his, stating that change in power of only be done at the ballot.
“For those who want power, the constitution is clear: elections will come. Formulate a better plan, convince the people of Kenya, and win fairly. That is how change happens in a democracy,” Ruto remarked.
“Replacing a working plan that you may not like with no plan or with hate and violence will only make things worse, not better.”
