Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has sharply criticised President William Ruto's administration for its significant spending on harambees, arguing that such charity does not build a nation and predicts electoral defeat for Ruto in 2027.
Salasya asserted that a country's foundation relies on effective policies rather than charitable acts, suggesting that harambees are insufficient to address Kenyans' pressing issues.
"Can the issues facing Kenyans be resolved by these Harambees? They will still lose the election if they bring back everything they took. No nation is built on charity or token efforts, but rather on policies that can foster business in the private sector," he said, dismissing the impact of the fundraising drives.
He firmly believes that despite contributions made by President Ruto, the current administration will lose public support and the upcoming elections due to their ineffective governance.
“It will be disastrous to have President Ruto in office for another five years. Many Kenyans are already tired after only three years. We firmly oppose the Kenya Kwanza administration," Salasya continued, vocalising strong opposition.
The criticism follows two economic empowerment events that collectively raised Sh20 million, with substantial contributions from the President and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Concerns have subsequently arisen about the accountability of these fundraising initiatives and the transparency regarding the origin of the funds collected.
Deputy President Kindiki has been actively promoting government support through these events, promising improvements in public services and infrastructure.
Kindiki organised a fundraising campaign for Sh10 million in Machakos County's Mwala constituency. He announced, "I have brought Sh2 million and Sh3 million for the President of the Republic of Kenya."
He made a further Sh10 million contribution in the West Mugirango constituency of Nyamira County that same day, after his entourage landed in the county once more.
"I have contributed Sh2 million and handed over Sh3 million from the President of the Republic of Kenya," he reiterated after the event.
Kindiki also used both occasions to rally support for the government by promising better service in the days ahead. "I will complete this task quickly and diligently," he continued.
He allocated significant funds for multiple road projects, reflecting the government's investment in infrastructure as a means to gain public support.
These include the 14-kilometre Keroka-Kebirigo road, which will cost Ksh1.5 billion in the devolved unit, and the 61-kilometre Eronge-Kebuse-Kahawa Border-Borabu-Omonyenye-Amakara-Isonge-Chebilati-Chericha-Simba Uti-Tinderet, which will cost Sh3.6 billion.
Other roads mentioned include the Gekano-Amabuko-Manga-Motemwamu road in Kitutu Masaba Constituency, the Kijauri-Nyansiongo-Metemanywa road, and the Mosobeti-Kebirigo road, which will be built at a cost of Ksh675 million.
"The roads that will connect Borabu and North Mugirango Constituencies are the Kemera-Kendege-Eberege-Keumbu road, the Chebilat-Ikonge-Chabera road, and the Tombe-Isinta-Mokomani-Getaru-Chabera-Ekerenyo-Koige-Nyamaiya road," he concluded, detailing the extensive infrastructure plans.
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