President William Ruto has told former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop undermining young leaders and politicians.
The President said he will stand by young leaders as they build their political careers to take over leadership of the country in the near future.
He told Democracy for Citizens Party leader to stop intimidating rising politicians, saying they need to be supported, not fought.
Speaking in Kisii County on Tuesday on the third- day of his development tour of Gusii region, President Ruto likened Gachagua to biblical King Herod, accusing him of demeaning younger politicians instead of allowing them to grow in leadership.
Those who have served in government and politics for long should be ready to retire with me in 2032 and pave way for young leaders to take over,” President Ruto pointed out.
At the same time, the President reiterated that he is ready to face his opponents in next year’s General Election.
He explained that his development track record speaks for itself, adding that his critics are relying on empty sloganeering and insults.
He challenged the opposition to tell Kenyans what they stand for and outline their agenda for the country instead of engaging in what he termed “endless insults and political slogans.”
“When they come here, they will never explain their alternative development plan,” he pointed out.
