President William Ruto in Kisumu on January 30, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto Friday took a swipe at the opposition, daring them to stop what he termed as endless meetings and rhetoric and instead present a clear policy agenda to Kenyans. Ruto dismissed the United Opposition’s planned retreat, saying Kenyans were tired of slogans and insults and wanted to hear concrete plans on jobs, the economy, and development. “Ati naona wale majamaa sijui wanapanga seminar, sijui wamepanga retreat, ati waende waongee kutafuta candidate ama sijui nini,” Ruto said. Hawa wananchi wanataka kujua agenda yao ni gani," Ruto addedThe President accused the opposition of lacking ideas and relying solely on personal attacks against his leadership, arguing that chants such as “one-term” and “Kasongo must go” did not amount to a political programme. Watakuja hapa Kisumu na maneno yao ni one-term, Kasongo must go.

Source: The Star January 30, 2026 16:41 UTC