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- Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua accuse President Ruto of harmful policies, high taxation, and neglecting youth issues.
- They urge Ruto to address economic grievances, stop abductions, and focus on serving Kenyans rather than reacting angrily to criticism.
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua have criticized President William Ruto for implementing policies they believe are detrimental to millions of Kenyans.
They urged the President to address the concerns of Kenyans regarding the struggling economy and high taxation rather than reacting angrily to criticism.
Speaking separately in Machakos and Kakamega counties, both leaders condemned the recent wave of abductions involving Kenyans and foreigners, allegedly carried out by security officers.
Kalonzo, addressing a gathering at Machakos Stadium, accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of focusing on the wrong priorities, particularly neglecting the youth.
He criticized the government’s decisions, claiming that instead of addressing critical issues affecting young people, they were fixated on matters like cattle branding. His remarks were met with chants of anti-Ruto slogans from the crowd.
Meanwhile, at Shiseso Catholic Church in Kakamega County, Karua voiced her disapproval of high taxation and the Social Health Insurance scheme, which she argued is denying Kenyans access to affordable healthcare.
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She highlighted the financial struggles that many families face, especially with the cost of sending children back to school.
Karua called on President Ruto to listen to the grievances of Kenyans, opposition leaders, and the church, emphasizing that leadership should be about serving the people, not personal interests or foreign agendas.
Karua further condemned the recent abductions, urging the government to respect the rule of law. She referenced the case of Besigye, a Ugandan activist, as an example of regional concerns about human rights.
According to her, the abductions symbolize a broader issue of bad leadership that is causing hardship across the country. She insisted that it is time to confront these challenges by holding leaders accountable.
In her closing remarks, Karua described this season as a “reflective Christmas” due to the high cost of living.
She urged Kenyans to demand servant leadership from all levels of government, from ward representatives to the presidency, and to make more conscious decisions in future elections.