How Ruto fought the reforms that gave him its biggest beneficiary
As Cabinet minister, Ruto was among leaders who opposed the draft during referendum...
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President William Ruto, a significant beneficiary of the 2010 Constitution, initially campaigned against its adoption while serving as Agriculture Minister. Despite his opposition, the reforms he rejected ultimately provided him with the protected office of Deputy President and later, the presidency itself, leading to accusations of insincerity and constitutional defiance from critics like Martha Karua and Kalonzo Musyoka.
- William Ruto campaigned against the 2010 Constitution as Agriculture Minister, forming a "No" campaign with the church.
- The constitution he opposed later protected him as Deputy President from presidential dismissal, even during his fallout with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- Critics, including Martha Karua (People’s Liberation Party leader) and Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper leader), accuse President Ruto of hypocrisy and violating the very constitution he swore to protect.
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Leaders Reflect on 2010 Constitution's Legacy and Governance - August 2025
President William Ruto, while serving as Agriculture Minister, initially campaigned against the 2010 Constitution of which he is now a significant beneficiary. This has led to accusations of insincerity from critics like Martha Karua and Kalonzo Musyoka. As Kenya celebrated 15 years since the constitution's promulgation, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo highlighted that the Senate remains weak, particularly in the 13th Parliament. Conversely, Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u noted significant progress in the judiciary's independence and capacity. Meanwhile, Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki criticized the opposition while promoting the government's job creation efforts, such as the Affordable Housing Programme, at Murang'a Technical and Training Institute.
