A war of words between President William Ruto and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka intensified after Ruto criticized Musyoka's development record, questioning his competence after 40 years in leadership.

• President Ruto mocked Musyoka's inability to build a road to his home, despite 40 years in leadership.
• The dispute started after Ruto accused Kalonzo of pessimism regarding his development agendas.
• Ruto stated the Kibwezi-Bondoni road, which Kalonzo claimed to launch, was pioneered by the 2013-2017 administration when Ruto was Deputy President.
• President Ruto aims to lift 10 million people from poverty and plans a Ksh. 5 trillion development project over 10 years.