This archive report was first published on 22 June 2020.
On June 22, 2020, the country's Deputy President William Ruto's actions and decisions have been shrouded in controversy, raising concerns about his leadership and character.
As the country's ruling party continues to streamline its leadership, Ruto's behavior has been a stark contrast to the virtues of patience and humility that are essential in politics.
According to sources, Ruto's self-ambition and greed for power have blinded him to the reality of his situation, leading him to make decisions that have undermined President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Office of the Presidency.
As early as 2013, Ruto began scheming and scamming, using his foot soldiers to manipulate key parastatals and ministries to further his own interests.
Billions of shillings disappeared from various ministries, parastatals, and agencies, including Kenya Power, Kenya Pipeline Company, and the National Cereals and Produce Board, resulting in corruption charges against several officials.
Ruto's lack of patience and naivety have led him to behave like a two-year-old, demanding attention and respect, while undermining the President and the Office of the Presidency.
He has publicly downplayed stolen taxpayer's money, calling it 'a few billions,' and defended corrupt officials, claiming they were being targeted unfairly.
When President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Big Four Agenda, Ruto pretended to support it, but in reality, he was working behind the scenes to undermine it, shooting down budgets and policies that would have enabled its implementation.
Ruto's obsession with becoming president has led him to declare a new faction of the Jubilee Party, dubbed 'Jubilee Asili,' which is seen as a declaration of disrespect for President Uhuru Kenyatta as a party leader.
It is only a matter of time before Ruto is unshackled from his 'drunken stupor' and realizes that his actions have consequences.
