DCP leaders accuse Ruto gov't of fuelling political insults

Leaders allied to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) have condemned what they describe as a growing culture of political insults and disrespect, accusing the government of fuelling divisive rhetoric ahead of next year’s general election.

Led by party Secretary-General John Methu during a tour of Kajiado County, the leaders claimed the government was feeling the heat from the opposition and had resorted to personal attacks instead of issue-based politics.

They seized the opportunity to lash out at the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing President William Ruto of promoting hate politics through insults, name-calling and what they termed misplaced anger.

The legislators also faulted the President over what they described as misplaced priorities and a deteriorating economy.

“Alituambia hii serikali ni ya mama mboga. Kuna mtu wa mama mboga ako kwa serikali? Kuna mtu wa bodaboda ako kwa serikali?” Methu noted.

Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo added: “Alisema ataleta maendeleo hapa Kajiado. Kuna barabara imeletwa hapa? Kuna maji yameletwa hapa?”

The leaders questioned the government’s push for water buffalo milk production amid reports of cattle deaths in Samburu, where livestock remains a vital source of livelihood for many families.

 “Ningetaka kuongelesha Murkomen na Ruto kwa kuua ng’ombe za Maasai, kisha unatuambia tutafute buffalo tukamue,” Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangwa said.

They urged Kajiado residents to elect leaders who prioritise public interests, while calling for opposition unity to strengthen the challenge against the current administration.