Unpresidential: Inside William Ruto's personal attacks and body-shaming politics
Instead of focusing on national progress, the president spent time mocking opponents’ eating habits and personal lives...
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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.
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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.
