57 h. ago President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure

President William Ruto has firmly pushed back against critics attempting to define his leadership by term limits, asserting that his administration’s success will be measured by its transformative impact on Kenyans, not by the duration of his time in office. This stance comes amidst calls from opposition figures for a ‘one-term’ presidency, a sentiment often dubbed ‘Wantam’ in local political discourse. However, President Ruto maintains that development and tangible improvements in the lives of citizens should be the sole criteria for evaluating his tenure. “I will not allow anybody to define me in terms of time, terms, and elections, no. The post President Ruto Rejects ‘Wantam’ Label, Emphasizes Impact Over Tenure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 d. ago Ruto says criticism will not distract him from transforming Kenya

NAIVAISHA, Kenya Jun 17 – No amount of criticism by detractors will derail the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme, President William Ruto has said. The President said he won’t be defined by election terms or by how long he serves in office. His focus, he pointed out, is on the implementation of his development […] The post Ruto says criticism will not distract him from transforming Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago CS Wandayi Defends Past Criticism of Ruto, Says G2G Fuel Deal Was Smart

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has has defended his past criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, explaining that his previous stance stemmed from limited access to reliable information about government projects and development plans.. During a live television interview on Monday, June 9, 2025,, Wandayi explained that his position changed after he joined the government and gained a clearer understanding of its policies and operations. Before his appointment, Wandayi was a fierce critic of Ruto’s leadership, often questioning key government projects and policy decisions. However, he now admits that many of those criticisms were based on incomplete or surface-level information. The post CS Wandayi Defends Past Criticism of Ruto, Says G2G Fuel Deal Was Smart appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Orengo Leads Siaya Leaders to State House for Talks with President Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya – June 6 – Siaya Governor James Orengo on Thursday led a delegation of county leaders to State House, Nairobi, for talks with President William Ruto on development priorities—just days after publicly criticising the broad-based government pact with ODM leader Raila Odinga. Orengo has previously dismissed such engagements as unnecessary lobbying, insisting that […] The post Orengo Leads Siaya Leaders to State House for Talks with President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya: Ruto Govt Arrests Activist For Cybercrime Over Finance Bill Criticism | Firstpost Africa

Kenya: Ruto Govt Arrests Activist For Cybercrime Over Finance Bill Criticism | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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3 w. ago Samidoh Transferred to Gilgil After ‘Wantam’ Video Goes Viral

Mugithi sensation and police officer Samidoh has reportedly been transferred from the Central Region Police Headquarters to the Administration Police’s Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil.. The move comes just days after a viral video of his performance ignited political chatter, raising eyebrows across the country. The National Police Service (NPS) issued the redeployment shortly after footage emerged showing a lively crowd chanting “Wantam” during one of Samidoh’s shows. The term—an informal twist on “one term”—has become a subtle yet powerful slogan among critics of President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections. Confirming the transfer in a brief statement, The post Samidoh Transferred to Gilgil After ‘Wantam’ Video Goes Viral appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Critics, Says He's Focused On Delivering Promises to Kenyans

Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Critics, Says He's Focused On Delivering Promises to Kenyans  allAfrica.com

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3 w. ago Gachagua Vows Legacy to Last Decades, Criticizes Ruto Over Disrespect to Mt Kenya Farmers

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declared that his leadership, once he assumes the presidency, will leave a lasting mark on Kenya’s history for more than 30 years. Speaking at a church service in Murang’a County on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Gachagua expressed strong confidence that his leadership will transform the nation and set a new standard for future generations. He said Kenyans, tired of empty promises and poor governance, are longing for a leader whose impact will extend well beyond a single term—one whose policies and decisions will resonate through time. “Kenya will remember the leadership I bring for over thirty years and beyond because the changes we make won’t be The post Gachagua Vows Legacy to Last Decades, Criticizes Ruto Over Disrespect to Mt Kenya Farmers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Ruto Dismisses Critics, Says He’s Focused on Delivering Promises to Kenyans

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – President William Ruto has dismissed mounting criticism and speculation about his political future, asserting that he remains firmly committed to fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans and will not be distracted by detractors. Speaking during a church service at A.I.C. Kibra Constituency on Sunday, the Head of State said […] The post Ruto Dismisses Critics, Says He’s Focused on Delivering Promises to Kenyans appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago NCIC vows action against Gachagua over 2007/8 post election violence remarks

NCIC chairperson Samuel Kobia expressed deep concern over Gachagua’s remarks, saying they dishonour the memory of the victims and ignore the pain endured by thousands of Kenyans during one of the country’s darkest periods.

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