Uhuru to Ruto: You should be in the frontline to solve current problems not complain
By Joshua Cheloti
President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit out at his deputy William Ruto, yet again, over the manner in which he has been handling issues affecting the country.
Addressing the ongoing 45th Head Teachers Conference in Mombasa, the President took issue with DP Ruto’s decision to address challenges the country has been facing lately through the media.
The Head of State noted that leaders should work on finding solutions to problems facing the common mwananchi rather than lamenting about them.
The statement has been seen as a reference to a recent press briefing in which the DP questioned the government’s delay to release fuel subsidy money which was said to be the cause of the fuel shortage crisis.
“The problem with this Kenya is that the so-called leaders are quick to pinpoint a problem but have no solution to those problems. So, when they read on the newspapers about fuel, maize etc. they are the first ones to call press conferences to complain about the prices,” Uhuru said on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
And in what has been seen as a direct jibe at his deputy, the president said because he is eyeing a higher seat, he should not be among those complaining, but providing solutions.
The DP has emerged as a front runner for the August 9 presidential election. He is expected to fly the Kenya Kwanza Alliance ticket and will be facing off with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who is the Azimio One Kenya Coalition candidate for the top seat.
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File image of Deputy President William Ruto during the UDA NDC at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on March 15, 2022. |Courtesy| William Kabogo Twitter|[/caption]
“You are already in leadership and you are seeking a more powerful position then you should be in the frontline to solve current problems not complain and criticize all the time,” Uhuru said, in what has been seen as remarks directed at Ruto.
Uhuru also challenged politicians eyeing elective positions in the upcoming general election to be problem solvers.
He said as a leader, there will always be a problem that will need to be solved, almost on a daily basis.
“You are a leader and you are the first one to complain then the ordinary mwananchi is left wondering so what? We need people who are willing and committed to providing solutions because problems will never end. Today you sleep thinking you have solved all your issues another one emerges tomorrow,” the President noted.
Since falling out with the President, DP Ruto and his allies in Kenya Kwanza have been fierce critics of the government.
File image of Deputy President William Ruto during the UDA NDC at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on March 15, 2022. |Courtesy| William Kabogo Twitter|[/caption]
“You are already in leadership and you are seeking a more powerful position then you should be in the frontline to solve current problems not complain and criticize all the time,” Uhuru said, in what has been seen as remarks directed at Ruto.
Uhuru also challenged politicians eyeing elective positions in the upcoming general election to be problem solvers.
He said as a leader, there will always be a problem that will need to be solved, almost on a daily basis.
“You are a leader and you are the first one to complain then the ordinary mwananchi is left wondering so what? We need people who are willing and committed to providing solutions because problems will never end. Today you sleep thinking you have solved all your issues another one emerges tomorrow,” the President noted.
Since falling out with the President, DP Ruto and his allies in Kenya Kwanza have been fierce critics of the government. What's Your Reaction?
