- Senator Edwin Sifuna explained the reasons why he sincerely supports the ‘Wantam movement’ which aims to make President William Ruto a single president
- He explained the reason why he did not deliver the State of the Nation address and previous meetings attended by the president
- MP Caleb Amisi criticized Ruto’s government and suggested reasons why Kenya does not look like Singapore despite Ruto’s efforts
Nairobi Senator and ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna has emphasized his refusal to support the administration of President William Ruto, accusing him of abandoning the bottom-up agenda that pushed him to rise to power.
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Sifuna claimed the president is now establishing new grounds for re-election in 2027 while ignoring important national issues.
Why is Sifuna opposing Ruto’s bid to be re-elected?
Speaking on Saturday, November 22, during the funeral of his uncle Roy Bulinya in Siaka Village, Kanduyi, Sifuna criticized him Ruto by ignoring the challenges in the education and health sectors.
He cited unresolved concerns such as the plight of junior high school teachers, the allocation of KSh 7 billion to private universities for government-funded students, and the recent strike by lecturers.
“If you are the president and you have to be told what to do, then leave and let’s elect someone who understands the responsibilities of the office. Kenyans are suffering.
That is why I have decided that he must serve for one term only. Those who sing ‘Tutam’—we respect you and we need the same respect. There is no way to wake up early just to hear the cries of teachers, doctors, and people across the country. This man must go home,” Sifuna announced.
The senator also explained his absence from the State of the Nation address and other presidential meetings, saying he avoids platforms where opposition is silenced.
“We are forced to do hard work, and that’s not how it should be. I don’t always attend his meetings because the law says when the president speaks, we all have to be silent, even if he’s lying. If you cough, you’ll hear ‘Sifuna is gone for six months.’ It is better for me to stay, and after the meetings, I will return to continue fighting,” he said.
Did Amisi criticize Ruto’s government?
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi echoed Sifuna’s sentiments, accusing Ruto of unveiling a new manifesto in parliament despite failing to deliver on previous promises.
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He dismissed Ruto’s ambition to make Kenya like Singapore, saying that the president misunderstands the country’s history.
“Singapore rejected corruption, has a strong health system, and does not have lecturers’ strikes. Ruto was in previous governments but he never made Kenya look like Singapore. He is not good for the country,” Amisi said.
Amisi further emphasized that Sifuna should rise to become a national leader to drive reform and change.
“The next election, General Z will bring us home. Before that happens, let’s bring these people home. Release Sifuna as the leader of this country to fight for the nation,” he urged.
Furthermore, he said that all the leaders who served in the government of the late former president Daniel Moi must leave the positions they held.
Did Gachagua criticize Ruto’s plan to make Kenya like Singapore?
Elsewhere, the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua he rejected Ruto’s promise to make Kenya like Singapore, claiming that the head of state has destroyed the country in just three years.
He accused Ruto of undermining education by removing free primary and secondary schools and thus forcing students to pay school fees due to the lack of funds for studies.
Gachagua further claimed that the allocated funds are being used to bribe Kenyans for votes, adding that Kenya will resemble Somalia if Ruto is given another chance.
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