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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has unleashed a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s frequent meetings with Western region leaders, accusing him of holding empty political talks that have delivered zero tangible development.
In a fiery post on his X account on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Amisi blasted the president’s repeated engagements with Luhya leaders, arguing that despite the numerous discussions, the region remains starved of real progress.
“I have completely lost count of how many times the president has gathered Luhya MPs for meetings, yet not a single meaningful project has emerged from these talks,” Amisi lashed out.
The outspoken legislator, who revealed that he has never been invited to these closed-door sessions, questioned why Western Kenya remains neglected despite its strong political representation in government.
“They keep shutting me out, but that’s not the issue. The real question is, when will we actually see development instead of endless political theatrics?” he challenged.
Amisi did not hold back in condemning what he described as unfair resource distribution, warning that continued neglect of some regions could fracture national unity.
“A truly united nation ensures equitable resource allocation. Yet Western Kenya remains sidelined in development, even as our so-called allies sit at the high table of government,” he pointed out.
The defiant MP called for a complete shake-up of Kenya’s governance approach, insisting that it was time to replace political posturing with genuine leadership that delivers results.
Ruto’s Defense: ‘We Are Working on It’
Amisi’s hard-hitting remarks came just as President Ruto defended his meetings with Western leaders, claiming they are part of a broader national agenda to ensure balanced growth.
Speaking after a closed-door session at State House, Nairobi, on March 26, 2025, Ruto maintained that the discussions were focused on tracking the progress of key projects and eliminating implementation roadblocks.
“We are engaging leaders from every region to fast-track our national development strategy and make sure no part of Kenya is left behind,” he declared.
Ruto emphasized that boosting agricultural value chains, particularly through increased fertilizer use and reviving the ailing sugar and coffee sectors, was a top priority in his agenda for Western Kenya.
“We have been discussing ways to enhance agricultural production, especially increasing fertilizer accessibility, and breathing new life into the struggling sugar and coffee industries,” Ruto stated.
Other areas of focus, according to the president, included infrastructure expansion, improved electricity connectivity, and the establishment of modern produce markets to stimulate trade and job creation.
The meeting also touched on universal health coverage, with Ruto reaffirming his administration’s commitment to making affordable healthcare a reality for all Kenyans.
Additionally, the head of state pledged urgent interventions to combat water shortages in Western Kenya, saying access to clean water remained a key concern.
“We also addressed critical infrastructure needs, power access, and ensuring our people have clean and safe water,” Ruto noted.
Among those in attendance were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Co-operatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya, and Health CS Deborah Barasa.
Governors Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega), Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), and Paul Otuoma (Busia), alongside various MPs from the region, were also present.
