President William Ruto delivered a sharp rebuke during a rally in Nyeri County, asserting his focus on votes from the Mount Kenya region while dismissing those he described as “irrelevant.”
Addressing supporters, President Ruto said:
“Mimi siwezi wacha kura za mlima niende nitafutane na za watu wapumbavu wengine.”
The statement was seen as a strong message to critics and political opponents, emphasizing the President’s strategy of prioritizing the Mount Kenya votes, a key political battleground in Kenya.
Observers noted that the comment highlights the intense competition in the upcoming political landscape, with candidates vying for support from influential regions. The remark also sparked reactions on social media, with supporters praising the President’s confidence, while opponents criticized the tone as dismissive.
Ruto’s rally in Nyeri comes amid ongoing political campaigns, where leaders are increasingly focusing on consolidating regional support ahead of national elections. Political analysts say statements like these are designed to energize core supporters while signaling to opponents where the President’s priorities lie.
