President William Ruto addresses residents in Kericho town on September 12, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto has dismissed the opposition as a political force without a clear agenda, accusing its leaders of resorting to insults after failing to unite.
Ruto said the United Opposition coalition collapsed because its founders lacked unity and a common purpose, before attempting to create another political outfit dubbed the alternative government.
“Walianzisha United Opposition hiyo ikazambaratika because there was no unity, and there was no convergence of anything,” Ruto said.
He was addressing residents in Kericho town on Saturday, the last day of his tour of the South Rift region.
The President said the opposition’s attempt to rebrand itself as an alternative government had also failed to offer Kenyans a different political vision.
“Wakaenda huko wakajaribu ingine inaitwa alternative government, mimi nikawaambia alternative government inahitaji alternative ideas, alternative agenda, alternative vision,” he said.
Ruto accused the opposition of lacking the capacity to present an alternative to his administration.
“Those people are incapable of anything alternative; they are useless,” he said.
The President said opposition leaders had now resorted to personal attacks instead of presenting policies to persuade voters.
“Sasa wamekwama kwa matusi sijui Kasongo, sijui one term, sijui muuaji,” he said.
He added: “Those people wako down kabisa hawana mpango yoyote.”
Ruto’s remarks came as he continued to defend his administration’s record and appeal for support in the 2027 General Election.
The President has repeatedly challenged opposition leaders to present their alternative plans for the country, arguing that political competition should be based on ideas and development priorities.
His latest attack focused on the opposition’s internal divisions, which he said had undermined efforts to build a united political front.
The United Opposition has brought together leaders from different political formations, but disagreements over leadership, strategy and the 2027 contest have continued to shape its public image.
Ruto said the collapse of the coalition demonstrated that its leaders had failed to establish a shared agenda.
He contrasted this with his administration’s development programme, which he said was focused on delivering projects and improving the lives of Kenyans.
The President’s South Rift tour included visits to Bomet and Kericho, where he inspected and commissioned development projects and addressed residents.
In Kericho, he urged residents to support his administration’s agenda, while portraying the opposition as lacking a credible alternative.
