Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly defended President William Ruto against critics labeling him 'unpresidential', urging them to focus on their own agendas rather than personal attacks.

• Kindiki stated that critics have spent too much time insulting the President instead of presenting their own political ideas.
• The defense comes amid heated political exchanges, including comments from former DP Rigathi Gachagua and responses from President Ruto himself.
• Kindiki argued past presidents like Uhuru Kenyatta and Mwai Kibaki were not subjected to similar criticisms, calling the current attacks unfair.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared a firm stance against the opposition, vowing to dismantle their "lies and propaganda" and confront them "eyeball to eyeball."

• The Deputy President stated that the opposition offers nothing to Kenyans and will be met with a robust counter-strategy.
• Key involvement of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who made the declaration during a project inspection in Buuri Constituency, Meru County.
• Notable government-funded projects inspected include a Ksh 1.7 billion road, Ksh 766 million affordable housing, and a market, with Meru County allocated a total of Ksh 39 billion for road projects.

President William Ruto and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i have traded sharp political barbs, escalating a growing feud that includes personal remarks about eating habits and physical appearance.

• President Ruto responded to criticism by saying there is "nothing wrong with eating bananas" but urged opponents to "moderate their portions."
• The exchange follows comments from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who mocked the President's weight.
• Matiang’i, speaking in Narok, called for respect and maturity in leadership, warning that such insults lower the dignity of office and damage the image of leadership for young people.
• The escalating war of words is seen as intensifying political competition ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

A coalition of Kenyan civil society, faith, and governance groups has strongly criticized President William Ruto over allegedly "reckless remarks" and a significant increase in the State House budget amidst a harsh economic climate.

• The groups highlighted the State House's request for an additional Ksh8.4 billion in supplementary budget papers, with a total allocation of Ksh20 billion sought for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
• Key organizations involved include Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, Centre For Multiparty Democracy (CMD), and Transparency International- Kenya.
• The lobbyists warned that the President's conduct is eroding the dignity of the Presidency and undermining public confidence, particularly as key sectors like health and education face severe strain.