Ruto dismissed attempts to link him to the SGR project, suggesting that some of his critics could have personal interests in the money involved.
President William Ruto now blames his predecessor retired President Uhuru Kenyatta for the country's adverse graft report by the lending institution.
A World Bank report ranked Kenya among the most corrupt countries and the president is now shifting the blame to previous governments, citing the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project as an example of past corruption.
Speaking in Narok County at St. Mary's church on Sunday, Ruto dismissed attempts to link him to the project, suggesting that some of his critics could have personal interests in the money involved.
"The report also points to challenges surrounding the SGR in the past. Those attempting to blame me should understand that I was not the one who constructed the SGR. There are many things being said, and perhaps some of those making the accusations have interests linked to the money from the SGR," he said.
The Head of State said his administration has pushed for the report to be made public to allow Kenyans to understand the country's economic challenges.
He, however, accused his critics of selectively highlighting parts of the report to draw their own conclusions.
