Economist David Ndii has accused political rivals of leveraging the anti-graft campaign to undermine Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential ambitions. The analyst likened the targeted investigations against Ruto and his allies to the biblical story of Jesus casting demons into pigs, stating, "Ruto and his people are the pigs." Ndii emphasized that while he did not confirm the allegations against Ruto, he highlighted a perceived betrayal by a close associate of President Uhuru Kenyatta, who faced pressure from his mother over promises to support Ruto in the 2022 election.
Ndii, a former strategist for opposition leader Raila Odinga, predicted the collapse of the Jubilee Party, arguing its formation was tied to resisting International Criminal Court (ICC) cases. "Since the ICC cases are no longer a factor, there is no reason for Jubilee to exist," he said. He also criticized the 2013 removal of Chapter Six, which he claimed alienated supporters of post-election violence victims, describing the current government as an "administrative state" rather than a political one.
The economist warned of potential retaliation if Ruto wins the presidency, claiming power factions fear his retribution. "They will destroy him if he runs and loses. They will bankrupt him and send him to jail," Ndii alleged. He also criticized President Kenyatta's handling of the Sh63 billion medical equipment scandal, stating, "Uhuru is the author of his own problem," as the program faced corruption allegations.
Ruto's allies have accused the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) of political bias, with Senate leader Kipchumba Murkomen questioning the independence of DCI boss George Kinoti. Ndii echoed these claims, suggesting Kinoti was "a pawn in the alleged war on corruption." The economist further argued that Kenyatta's leadership prioritized personal interests over national welfare, citing historical precedents of leaders removing rivals.
Despite challenges, Ndii noted that Kenya's 47 counties had implemented more projects than the national government, with local communities attributing improvements to devolved governance. "When you ask the people on the ground, they will tell you it is counties’ projects," he said.
