President William Ruto addressing entrepreneurs at International Day of MSEMs at KICC Nairobi. He called out those claiming he should go to give him the plan. Photo: William Ruto X.
President William Ruto has rubbished Gen Zs and the opposition slogan ‘Ruto Must Go’, calling to a stop using the phrase to incite violence and calling for his resignation.
Speaking as the country’s political mood is tensed, Ruto called on his critics to look for a better agenda to tell Kenyans, dismissing the phrase as ill guided and empty threats.
“If it is Ruto must go, then tell me how you want me to go. What do you mean by Ruto must go? How do I go? Because we have a Constitution in place. If you want Ruto to go, look for a better plan. Violence will not, anarchy will not. It will not sort out our country. Let’s be honest with one another,” Ruto remarked.
According to the head of state, the Constitution outlines the procedure of presidential limits in the country, which he said have been clearly stipulated and explained.
“If it is a question of terms, the Constitution has already sorted out and settled the issue of term limits. You can either be one or two-term. You cannot have more than that. So what is this craze about terms?” Ruto questioned.
Speaking in Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, for the World MSME Day, the head of state cautioned against what he labeled ‘hate and violence’, that will lead the country to instability, he further stated that political reforms of a State are formed through convincing and persuading people, but not violence.
Commenting on Wednesday, June 25, anniversary protests, Ruto questioned the motive of religious leaders and political leaders inciting the youths to take on the streets, claiming it is their right to protest.
Ruto called on the opposition to come up with better policies than his to lower the current high cost of living, create job opportunities for youths, and ask Kenyans to give them an opportunity.
“Wajinga ni wachache Kenya hii. Persuade us. If you persuade us, I can also go and concentrate on farming and help in food security. But don’t burn the country for heaven’s sake, we don’t have another country. I want to ask the religious and political leaders who are encouraging this movement towards violence and chaos and anarchy, what is your plan?” he questioned.
