Jubilee party delivers scathing New Year’s message to Ruto
By Arnold Ngure, January 1, 2025
The Jubilee party has unleashed a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s administration in its end-of-the-year message to its members and Kenyans at large.
In the statement by Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni, the party maintains that the Kenya-Kwanza administration reeks of corruption, incompetence and inaction.
“2024 laid bare the failures of our healthcare and education systems, systems meant to uplift, protect, and empower us. These failures are not accidents; they are the outcomes of neglect, incompetence, and corruption,” Kioni remarked.
“Corruption has become the hallmark of this administration, and it has stolen the future we owe to the next generation. It is clear, now more than ever, that this regime is beyond redemption.”
Jubilee party castigated the ruling coalition of police heavy-handedness on peaceful protesters, abductions and the fatal shooting of several others.
“Our nation has borne the scars of the senseless killings of peaceful protesters, lives cut short for demanding justice and equality. We endured state-sanctioned abductions that strike fear into the hearts of those who dare to speak truth to power,” Kioni observed.
Way forward
Kioni vowed to continue in pursuit of accountability for public and state officers, noting that those found to have abused power in any sector would be brought to face the law.
“As we step into 2025, we must ask ourselves: what kind of leadership do we deserve? What kind of nation do we want to leave behind? The answer lies in action. Those entrusted with public positions must be held to account,” he said
Adding: “Leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege to exploit. Those who have abused their power in any sector must face the full force of justice. The time for impunity is over.”
Ruto hopeful in 2025
Kioni who co-shares opposition leadership with former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa urged Kenyans to join them in their push for accountability.
“As we embark on the journey into 2025, we urge Kenyans to remain steadfast, organized and united in our mission to restore our hope and integrity and heal the social fabric of our beloved nation,” he appealed.
His message comes just hours after Ruto painted a hopeful picture of the country, citing factors beyond his control which had threatened to overrun the economy. He exuded confidence that Kenya would bounce back strong in 2025 due to the interventions put in place.