NAIROBI,Kenya Jul 5— President William Ruto has launched a sharp attack on Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, declaring that the first-term lawmaker cannot teach him politics as he accused allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of promoting divisive politics instead of offering solutions to Kenyans.

📻 Breaking It Down

Speaking during a church service at Full Gospel Church Gatunduri in Embu County, Ruto appeared to take direct aim at Mukunji, a vocal critic of his administration and a close ally of Gachagua, amid an escalating political contest for influence in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

“I have heard some people say they want to teach me politics,” the President said.

“What can a one-term Member of Parliament teach someone who has spent decades in public service? I have been in politics for a long time, and I do not rely on anyone to seek votes for me. I earn the support of Kenyans through my record of development.”

📌 What You Need to Know

The remarks were widely interpreted as a response to Mukunji, who has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration despite being elected on the UDA party ticket.

The President dismissed criticism from his political opponents as mere “noise,” insisting Kenyans would ultimately judge leaders by their performance rather than political rhetoric.

“We are used to the noise. Kenyans know the truth, and they know who is working for them,” he said.

Without naming Gachagua directly, Ruto also condemned what he described as attempts to divide Kenyans along ethnic and political lines.

“I will never accept politics of division that seeks to separate Kenyans on the basis of tribe or political affiliation. Tribal politics only divides us, weakens us and slows our country’s progress,” he said.

“When you hear someone reducing people to their tribe, that is misguided leadership. Dividing Kenyans will never move this country forward.”

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya