President William Ruto has vowed to continue aggressively responding to his political opponents, pushing back against criticism from the clergy and others who have called for more restrained public discourse.

• President Ruto stated he will dedicate "one percent of my time" to addressing opponents, while 99% will focus on development.
• The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and Kisumu Archbishop Maurice Muhatia have called for political leaders to exercise restraint.
• The President defended his strong rhetoric, citing allegations against opponents such as "stealing from widows and orphans" and "killing innocent girls."