Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has responded to President William Ruto after calling out 'people making noise over his frequent travels'.
According to Aukot, Kenyans are very concerned about his absenteeism from the country at their cost.
He went on to say that Ruto is employed to work in the country and not constantly traveling.
"Dear our President William Ruto, 1. Some people or Kenyans are not "making noise." They're concerned over your constant absenteeism from the country at their cost; 2. As a president, your "work" is not constantly traveling abroad. You're employed to work in Kenya. Not abroad," Aukot said on X.
He insisted that Ruto's frequent travels abroad do not help him in planning how to develop the country.
Aukot added that instead, the President should focus on visiting the 47 counties to see the projects being undertaken.
He said that is what will move Kenya forward.
"3. Constantly being out of the country can never help you plan "how the country will move forward." I think you should try visiting the 47 counties to see how development projects are doing. That's what will help Kenya move forward. Just some unsolicited advice!"
On Sunday, Ruto defended his numerous trips out of the country since he assumed office.
The President said it was through the trips that he has been able to secure several deals in favour of the country.
He for instance noted that his recent visit to Saudi Arabia saw him secure employment slots for 350,000 Kenyans with the bilateral agreement expected to be signed in the next three weeks.
Ruto disclosed he would be traveling back for the signing of the agreement in the next three weeks. He said Kenyan workers had an upper hand in securing jobs in foreign countries.
He termed himself as Kenya’s chief agent and ambassador noting that the development of the country can only be achieved through planning.
“I was in Saudi a week ago and they told me they need 350,000 people to go and work there, we will sign the bilateral labour agreement soon so I will be going back there in three weeks.
“There are some people who are making noise asking why I am going for the trips, that is my work as the President. I am Kenya’s chief agent and ambassador to plan how the country will move forward. Even the bishop has said he was in Nandi for a week and Mbeere for some days but when I just go for two days to secure jobs for Kenyans there is noise.”
Several Kenyans have criticised the president's numerous foreign trips ever since he took over the leadership mantle.
Just this weekend, Ruto was in Congo to attend the Three Basins Climate Change Summit.
This was President's Ruto 39th trip since he assumed office last year in September.