'No plan, just noise': Ruto hits out at critics in fiery remarks, defends development record

President William Ruto with other leaders in Kakamega on June 13, 2026/PCS

‎President William Ruto has criticised the opposition, saying it lacks a clear development agenda and is instead focused on what he described as the disruption of public gatherings and the spread of misinformation across the country.

The President said some politicians have been moving around markets, churches, and funerals with loudspeakers, which he said is creating disturbances that interfere with people’s daily activities and livelihoods.

‎“Wanaingia masoko wanapigia watu makelele… hawauzi nyanya, hawauzi kuku, hawauzi chochote, wanaenda huko na ma loudspeaker kupigia watu makelele,” he said.

‎(They go to markets and make noise… they are not selling tomatoes, chickens or anything else; they go there with loudspeakers to disturb people.)

‎Ruto, who was speaking in Kakamega Saturday, argued that such activities were hurting traders and ordinary citizens, particularly in busy markets where people depend on daily sales for survival.

‎“They do not have a plan are busy spreading propaganda. They roam everywhere disturbing people," he said.

He further said the same disruptions are being extended to places of worship and funerals by the said leaders.

‎"Wanaenda makanisa na hawa sio members wa choir, sio wahubiri, hawatoi ushuhuda. Wanaenda kwa mazishi, hata hawajui nani amekufa wanaenda kupigia watu makelele huko," he said.

(They go to churches, yet they are neither choir members, preachers nor people giving testimonies. They just go there to make noise and disturb people. They even attend funerals of people they do not know just to make noise)

Speaking Friday during a tour of the region, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Ruto's administration was yet to realise any of its promises to the region.

‎The President challenged the critics who claim his administration has failed to deliver on its promises, urging them to visit Western Kenya and assess ongoing development projects on the ground.

‎“At first they said what William Ruto was promising was impossible. Now I want them to come to Western Kenya and see for themselves,” he said.

‎Ruto cited the revival of Mumias Sugar Company and Sony Sugar, saying both had previously collapsed but were now operational again.

‎“Mumias was dead, Sony was dead, but today they have come back to life,” he said.

‎He also noted improvements in payments to sugarcane farmers, saying delays that previously lasted months have now been reduced to a week, while workers now receive regular monthly salaries.

‎On infrastructure and healthcare, the President highlighted ongoing projects including the completion of Kakamega Level Six Hospital by November and the construction of a new Sh8 billion Level Six Hospital in Bungoma.

‎He also pointed to ongoing construction and completion of stadiums in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga counties, alongside road projects he said had previously stalled.

‎Ruto further defended his administration’s performance in education and health, citing the recruitment of 100,000 teachers and expanded health coverage under the Social Health Authority.

‎“Teachers who were at home without jobs have now been employed. We have hired 100,000 teachers,” he said.

‎He added that health coverage had expanded from eight million people under NHIF to 31 million under the new system.

‎The President maintained that his government remains focused on service delivery and development despite criticism from political opponents.