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President William Ruto today delivered a forceful rebuttal to growing calls for his resignation, challenging critics to stop chanting slogans and instead present a detailed exit strategy and a viable alternative leadership plan.
Speaking on Friday, June 27, the Head of State addressed vocal protests and the viral “Ruto Must Go” campaign, questioning its depth and practical substance. “If it is Ruto must go, then tell me how you want me to go. What do you mean by Ruto must go? Look for a better plan and convince the people of Kenya,” he stated.
Ruto characterised the slogan as vague and lacking in constructive intent. “You cannot replace a plan you don’t like with no plan. The only thing you are armed with is hate and violence…and you want us to agree with you? There are very few fools in Kenya,” he remarked, accusing critics of wielding hate instead of ideas.
Ruto’s comments echo his earlier stance from May 5, when he dismissed the protests as baseless. “Before you say ‘Ruto Must Go,’ first come up with policies for the people… ‘Must go’ is not enough, and it’s not a policy. Organize yourselves properly, otherwise we will dismantle you early and in broad daylight,” he warned.
Pointing to history, the President implied that calls for resignation have long been part of Kenyan political life. “Criticism is normal. … There was ‘Moi Must Go’. ‘Must go’ is just a normal song and there is no problem with it,” Ruto added.
Political analysts suggest Ruto’s robust tone responds to mounting pressure from youth-led protests, the legacy of the #RutoMustGo movement that galvanized thousands through June 2024 demonstrations against proposed tax hikes . Though Ruto ultimately withdrew the Finance Bill that sparked the uprising, discontent within Generation Z and urban populations persists.
What This Means Now
- President sets the stage: Ruto is shifting the debate from slogans to substance, demanding policy proposals over populist chants.
- Challenge to opposition: Without coherent leadership or alternative plans, Ruto’s rhetoric places pressure on those orchestrating the protests.
- Public expectations raised: With rising living costs and service delivery demands, Kenyans may now seek clarity on what comes after “Ruto Must Go.”
As political tensions build ahead of the 2027 elections, Ruto’s demand for tangible alternatives signals a more confrontational and mature phase of Kenya’s political discourse. The President is effectively daring critics to replace him—but only if they have a credible blueprint for governance and reform.
This is a developing story. Let me know if you’d like a follow-up on opposition counterproposals, public reaction, or expert commentary on Ruto’s challenge.
