Cosmo Choy, never one to shy away from blunt talk, has issued a hard-hitting message to his friend, President William Ruto. While acknowledging his personal admiration for the Head of State, Cosmo did not mince his words when describing the political reality facing Ruto on the ground.
“Ruto mimi nakupenda kama pesa,” he began, a phrase showing both loyalty and affection. But he quickly shifted tone, warning that the President’s political fortunes are in a critical state. According to him, Ruto’s government risks collapsing in popularity the same way recent regimes in Africa, such as Malawi, have struggled when they ignored the voice of the people.
Cosmo emphasized that the biggest problem facing Ruto today is the youth. “Hakuna Gen Z anakupenda na wameungana wote,” he stated. The youth, who once rallied behind the Hustler narrative with hope of economic empowerment, now feel betrayed by harsh living conditions, high taxes, and broken promises. The June–July 2024 protests spearheaded by Gen Z remain fresh in memory, and according to Cosmo, their unity has grown even stronger since then.
Beyond the youth, Cosmo noted that the President has lost touch with key voting blocs. He argued that even in regions traditionally considered hostile to Ruto, like Luo Nyanza, there is now a more dismissive attitude rather than fear or respect. “Hata hawa Wajaluo kwa ground hawakutambui. Wanasema uko biashara yako na Raila,” Cosmo remarked, suggesting that the alliance between Ruto and Raila has left ordinary citizens feeling sidelined and unrepresented.
The implication of his message is clear: Ruto must urgently recalibrate his strategy. If he continues to focus on elite deals while ignoring the frustrations on the ground, he risks total rejection by the very people who carried him to power in 2022. Cosmo Choy’s warning carries the weight of a concerned friend, but also the raw honesty of a political observer who sees danger ahead.
In summary, Cosmo’s advice to the President is a call for humility, reform, and reconnection with the people. Without that, he warns, Ruto may face a political downfall as swift and unforgiving as the tides of African politics have often proven to be.
