Nairobi — President William Ruto has hit back at his critics, declaring that he will not be intimidated by political noise and propaganda, and insisting that his leadership will be judged solely on performance.
Speaking during the AIPCA Holy Oil Consecration at Mukaro South Diocese in Nyeri County, the Head of State struck a defiant tone, telling supporters that he remains firmly focused on delivering for Kenyans.
“Everyone should be measured by their work,” Ruto said. “The person of insults should be measured by insults, the person of drama by their antics. But for me, give me my scale of work I will stand by it.”
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The President brushed off what he termed as empty threats from opponents, saying no amount of political pressure will push him out of office.
“Do you really think there is anyone who can threaten me?” he posed. “Someone walking around spreading propaganda, shouting my name I will deal with them head-on.”
Ruto told the crowd that he remains unshaken despite rising political criticism, adding that leaders should focus on delivering results instead of engaging in divisive rhetoric.
President Ruto maintained that he owes his loyalty to the Kenyan people who elected him and cannot walk away from that responsibility.
“Do you think I can leave the people who made me President? Do you think I am crazy? That is impossible,” he said.
He emphasized that his administration will stay the course and confront political opponents directly.
“I am here, and we will meet them right here,” he added.
President Ruto also cited his long-standing relationship with the people of Nyeri, saying his connection with the region goes back many years.
“I have a relationship with the people of Nyeri, and it didn’t start yesterday,” he said. “There is no leader in Kenya who has travelled across Nyeri more than I have.”
He took a swipe at rivals, accusing them of lacking grassroots understanding.
“They don’t know where the churches are, they don’t know where the roads are, they don’t know the people’s work,” Ruto said. “They don’t know.”
The President’s remarks come amid heightened political tensions, with opposition leaders intensifying criticism of his administration.
However, President Ruto made it clear that he is ready for a political showdown, urging his supporters to stand firm.
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“Let everyone come and say their piece,” he said. “But we will deal with them here.”
