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September 16, 2026
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Ruto urges Orengo to stop being used to oppose Govt programmes

Ruto urges Orengo to stop being used to oppose Govt programmes

President William Ruto has urged the Siaya County Governor to stop being used by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to oppose government programmes and instead serve the people of Siaya...

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President William Ruto urged Siaya Governor James Orengo to cease opposing government programs, accusing him of being a "puppet" of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The President made these remarks during a development tour of Siaya County.

  • The Broad-Based Government, including UDA, ODM, and Kenya Kwanza, is confident of a landslide victory in the next election due to its development track record.
  • The President launched several infrastructure projects, including the Ksh 1.9 billion Kalandini-Ka Elija road and announced an investment of Ksh 32 billion for new roads in Siaya County.
  • President Ruto also highlighted investments in the blue economy, affordable housing, and electricity connectivity, stating that Ksh 10 billion is invested in the blue economy and Ksh 2.8 billion in electricity connectivity for 21,000 households.

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President William Ruto has intensified his attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of sponsoring opposition leaders and hindering his government's development agenda during tours of Migori and Siaya counties. Ruto labelled Kenyatta a 'rebel leader' for refusing to act as a statesman and urged Siaya Governor James Orengo to stop being used to oppose government programs, claiming he was a puppet of Uhuru. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hit back at Ruto, asserting that Kenyatta is not Ruto's opponent in the 2027 election. Ruto predicted a 2027 landslide victory for the Broad-Based Government while accusing Uhuru of using the Siaya governor to undermine government projects.

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