Ruto questions opposition’s agenda amid claims of public misinformation
By Aloys Michael, June 13, 2026President William Ruto has questioned the opposition’s agenda, accusing its leaders of prioritising public disruptions and misinformation campaigns instead of offering alternative development plans for the country.
Speaking in Kakamega on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the President claimed that some opposition politicians have been moving around markets, churches and funerals using loudspeakers to spread what he termed propaganda while disrupting people’s daily activities.
“Wanaingia masoko wanapigia watu makelelehawauzi nyanya, hawauzi kuku, hawauzi chochote, wanaenda huko na ma loudspeaker kupigia watu makelele,” he said.
Ruto said such actions negatively affect trader, s and ordinary citizens, especially those who depend on daily business for their livelihoods.
“They do not have a plan and are busy spreading propaganda. They roam everywhere, disturbing people,” he said.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA ) chief further claimed that the same pattern of disruption was being extended to churches and funerals.
”Wanaenda makanisa na hawa sio members wa choir, sio wahubiri, hawatoi ushuhuda. Wanaenda kwa mazishi, hata hawajui nani amekufa wanaenda kupigia watu makelele huko,” he said.
His remarks came a day after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, during a tour of the region, said that the Kenya Kwanza administration had failed to fulfil its promises to Western Kenya.
In response, Ruto challenged critics who claim his administration has not delivered on its pledges, urging them to visit the region and assess ongoing development projects.
“At first, they said what William Ruto was promising was impossible. Now I want them to come to Western Kenya and see for themselves,” he said.
The President pointed to the revival of Mumias Sugar Company and Sony Sugar as examples of progress under his administration.
“Mumias was dead, Sony was dead, but today they have come back to life,” he said.
Ruto also highlighted improvements in the sugar sector, saying payment delays for farmers had been significantly reduced and workers were now receiving salaries on time.
On infrastructure and healthcare, he cited the ongoing completion of Kakamega Level Six Hospital, expected by November, and the construction of a new Ksh8 billion Level Six Hospital in Bungoma.
He further highlighted stadium projects in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga counties, as well as road projects that he said had previously stalled.
The President also defended his administration’s record in education and healthcare, citing the recruitment of 100,000 teachers and expanded health coverage through the Social Health Authority.
“Teachers who were at home without jobs have now been employed. We have hired 100,000 teachers,” he said.
Ruto maintained that his government remains focused on development and service delivery despite criticism from political opponents, while questioning what he described as the opposition’s reliance on misinformation and public disruptions rather than presenting a clear development agenda.