This archive report was first published on 2 July 2019.
Deputy President William Ruto has launched a scathing attack on his critics, whom he says are out of touch with the common mwananchi and have been opposing all development projects for their own selfish gains.
Speaking in Ekerenyo, North Mugirango, Nyamira County, Mr Ruto referred to his critics as 'lords of poverty', saying they have been opposing development projects in a desperate move to curtail his efforts.
He claimed that some leaders have been bothered by his spearheading of development projects in the country and have been alleging corruption in the said schemes.
Mr Ruto specifically mentioned the Eurobond, dams, SGR, and the Northern Collector Water Tunnel project, saying his critics have been alleging corruption in these projects.
He said, 'They want you to continue being poor so that they can continue oppressing you.'
Mr Ruto also said that the Big Four agenda cannot be achieved if he sits in his office in Nairobi and, therefore, he has no option other than to be in the grassroots.
He added, 'I want to tell them that they will not succeed. They want Kenyans to continue being poor and we continue worshipping them. They are lords of poverty and we will work day and night so that their kingdom [will have] no place in this country.'
