President William Ruto has dismissed the growing ‘Ruto Must Go’ chants and viral songs as part of Kenya’s routine political expression, insisting that they do not shake his resolve or distract him from his development agenda.
Speaking in Siaya County during the burial of George Odour, the former bodyguard of ODM leader Raila Odinga, Ruto drew parallels between the current chants and past political slogans targeting former leaders.
“Kulikuwa na Moi must go, kulikuwa na mwingine must go na mwingine tena must go… hii tu ni wimbo ya kawaida, there is no problem,” said the President, suggesting that such sentiments are not new and have been directed at previous presidents as well.
He also addressed the various nicknames and ridicule aimed at him in recent times. “Mara wananiita Zakayo, mara Kasongo, mara nini. I am not bothered,” Ruto stated.
Instead, the Head of State emphasized his focus on key national issues. “I am focused: we must get our education right; we must get our electrification right; we must get our infrastructure right; and we must handle devolution properly so that we can all move the country forward. And I welcome any assistance so that we can make Kenya great; that is my mission and commitment,” he added.
Ruto’s remarks come amid heightened political tension and growing public dissatisfaction, particularly among young people, over the state of the economy and governance.
