Ruto allies hit back at Uhuru over claims of stalled progress
His remarks came a day after Kenyatta, addressing the Jubilee National Delegates Conference, accused Ruto of dismantling key Jubilee-era programs...
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Allies of President William Ruto have countered claims by former President Uhuru Kenyatta that Kenya is regressing. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Ruto administration's projects, including the new Social Health Authority (SHA), asserting it aims to serve more citizens.
- DP Kithure Kindiki criticized those questioning government decisions, stating they "shouldn't lie."
- Kindiki highlighted the replacement of the Linda Mama program with SHA and credited Ruto with strengthening the shilling against the dollar.
- The remarks came after Kenyatta, addressing the Jubilee National Delegates Conference, accused Ruto of dismantling key Jubilee-era programs, leading to suffering and stalled progress.
- Saboti MP Caleb Amisi also accused Kenyatta of being "part and parcel of the current mess in Kenya" for bringing William Ruto to power.
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Uhuru Kenyatta Criticizes Ruto Administration Over Dismantled Projects and "Untested Experiments" - September 2025
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly criticized his successor, President William Ruto, on Friday, September 26, 2025. Kenyatta accused the Ruto administration of dismantling his previous achievements and successful projects, expressing anger over the discontinuation or restructuring of key initiatives. He claimed the administration is implementing "untested experiments" and untested policies that have caused significant losses and suffering for Kenyans. In response, allies of President William Ruto countered the claims. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the current administration's projects, asserting that initiatives like the new Social Health Authority (SHA) aim to serve more citizens.
