During the launch of the Nyota programme in North Eastern Kenya, President William Ruto's event was dominated by political exchanges rather than the region's severe hunger crisis. The focus shifted to defending his administration and criticizing opponents, notably his former ally, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

• President Ruto used the event to launch the Nyota programme, aimed at providing start-up capital to young entrepreneurs, including refugees, claiming it was "corruption free" and "accountable."
• Ruto publicly criticized leaders he called "idlers," particularly targeting Rigathi Gachagua without mentioning him by name, for allegedly criticizing the government without offering solutions to Kenyans' plight.
• Gachagua, earlier in the week, had accused President Ruto of inaction regarding the humanitarian crisis in Northern Kenya, demanding the drought be declared a national disaster for emergency relief.
• Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale also used their platforms to rebuke Gachagua's comments, with Duale declaring him a "persona non grata" in the community.
• UDA legislator Salah Farah (Fafi MP) notably boycotted the event, accusing President Ruto of failing to fulfill promises and showing a disconnect from the region's crisis.