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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, March 18, 2026Ruto's Bungoma Tour Profanity Draws Criticism - March 2026
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Ruto's Bungoma Tour Profanity Draws Criticism - March 2026

President William Ruto used profanity and personal attacks against opposition leaders during a development tour in Bungoma County on March 17, 2027. His remarks included body-shaming and unpresidential language directed at political rivals. The Standard newspaper published an editorial titled "The Bold Standard: Unpresidential" criticizing the President's actions and pronouncements. Leaders from the Linda Mwananchi brigade, including Babu and Orengo, strongly criticized President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they described as unethical and unbecoming public outbursts.

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Wednesday 6:00 AMStandard Politics

Unpresidential: Ruto's profanity shocker as he ridicules opposition leaders

Unpresidential: Ruto's profanity shocker as he ridicules opposition leaders

During a development tour in Bungoma County on March 17, 2027, President William Ruto reportedly used unpresidential language and profanities while attacking opposition leaders.

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Key Highlights

During a development tour in Bungoma County on March 17, 2027, President William Ruto reportedly used unpresidential language and profanities while attacking opposition leaders.

  • The President allegedly resorted to body shaming and aired personal and family allegations against opposition figures.
  • Key individuals targeted were described as a "brainless opposition," one mocked for excessive eating and another accused of disinheriting his brother's widow.
  • The incident occurred despite the event being billed as a development tour, with the President showing little interest in the official explanation of the Chwele Market design.
Tuesday 10:27 PMKTN News (Youtube)First

The Bold Standard : Unpresidential

Kenya's political landscape is abuzz following an editorial in The Standard titled "The Bold Standard: Unpresidential," which criticizes recent actions and pronouncements by the President.

Key Highlights

Kenya's political landscape is abuzz following an editorial in The Standard titled "The Bold Standard: Unpresidential," which criticizes recent actions and pronouncements by the President.

  • The editorial highlights concerns about the President's recent conduct and public statements.
  • The Standard newspaper is the source of this critical assessment.
  • The article encourages readers to engage with The Standard's e-Paper for complete details and further analysis.
Wednesday 9:00 AMStandard Politics

Unpresidential: Inside William Ruto's personal attacks and body-shaming politics

Unpresidential: Inside William Ruto's personal attacks and body-shaming politics

President William Ruto has been criticized for engaging in personal attacks and body-shaming against opposition figures during a development tour in Bungoma County on March 17, 2027.

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Key Highlights

President William Ruto has been criticized for engaging in personal attacks and body-shaming against opposition figures during a development tour in Bungoma County on March 17, 2027.

  • The President reportedly made derogatory remarks about politicians' appearance and personal lives.
  • The incident occurred during an event that was intended to focus on development projects, such as the Chwele Market design.
  • The article highlights a perceived departure from the presidential role of symbolizing national unity.
Wednesday 3:57 PMStandard Politics

'Your conduct is unbecoming,' Babu and Orengo tell Ruto

'Your conduct is unbecoming,' Babu and Orengo tell Ruto

Leaders from the Linda Mwananchi brigade have strongly criticized President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they describe as "unethical and unbecoming" public outbursts.

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Key Highlights

Leaders from the Linda Mwananchi brigade have strongly criticized President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they describe as "unethical and unbecoming" public outbursts.

  • Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo led the condemnation, stating the conduct lowers public discourse and risks undermining national unity.
  • Babu Owino emphasized the importance of leadership by example, questioning the use of "goonism, violence, and insults."
  • James Orengo warned that presidential remarks could border on constitutional violations and potentially constitute grounds for impeachment.
  • President Ruto defended his comments as responses to political attacks, asserting he will focus on development while being ready for confrontation, stating "One percent of my time I will deal with you… 99 percent I will serve the people of Kenya."
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