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October 2, 2026
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From Mr empty to shiny things and extortion: Inside William Ruto's renewed attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna

From Mr empty to shiny things and extortion: Inside William Ruto's renewed attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna

President William Ruto on Thursday intensified attacks on his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of doing little to alleviate the economic suffering of the residents of Taita Taveta County...

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President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of neglecting the economic welfare of Taita Taveta County residents. He also targeted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

  • President William Ruto accused predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of inaction on economic suffering in Taita Taveta County.
  • President William Ruto also criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for opposing government development projects.
  • Senator Sifuna was accused of being a pawn for political sponsors seeking to obstruct the government's agenda.

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Ruto Accuses Opposition of Extortion Over Dangote Sh2 Trillion Refinery - October 2026

President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of attempting to extort Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over his Sh2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu, promising to protect investors. He has renewed his attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna while on a development tour of the Coast region, accusing them of neglecting the economic welfare of Taita Taveta County residents. In a separate statement, Ruto criticized Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of corruption and acting on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The President also highlighted his close ties with the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, with the two having had multiple encounters in recent times. Meanwhile, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission cleared Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma regarding allegations of making inciting remarks.

Ruto claims opposition wants to extort Dangote over his Sh2 tr refinery
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Ruto renews attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna as he steps up Coast development tour
Ruto renews attacks on Uhuru and Sifuna as he steps up Coast development tour

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Ruto amshambulia Sifuna kuhusu mkataba wa Dangote, asema hatakubali mradi kuvurugwa
Ruto amshambulia Sifuna kuhusu mkataba wa Dangote, asema hatakubali mradi kuvurugwa

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