He cautioned Kenyans against turning the 2027 General Election into a political experiment, saying the country cannot be handed over to leaders whose only programme is to oppose his administration.
“Don’t entertain those people with no agenda, no vision for the country, coming to divide us,” the President warned.
“We should not give space to any political experiments with people who don’t have agenda or vision for the country.”
Ruto took a direct swipe at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, accusing the Linda Mwananchi leader of undermining development by dismissing government projects as ‘shiny things’.
“They are saying that what we are doing is of no value. They are saying the roads we are building, the affordable housing and railways are ‘shiny’ things,” the President said.
“It is unfortunate that you can undermine development in your country and those sponsoring you have their areas developed.”
Sifuna has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of Ruto's administration, using public rallies to question the government's development priorities and economic policies.
The senator has repeatedly described some of the President's flagship projects as “shiny things”, arguing that Kenyans are more concerned about the cost of living, jobs, healthcare and economic opportunities.
But Ruto has rejected that argument, saying dismissing development projects as cosmetic amounts to misleading Kenyans.
The President spoke when he issued title deeds to residents of Mwatate in Taita Taveta county.
Ruto said those seeking to take over from him must tell Kenyans what they intend to do differently instead of simply attacking projects being implemented across the country.
“Be concerned with what you promised the people, don’t be so much concerned with my promises because I know how to implement them,” Ruto said.
He urged Kenyans to interrogate the agenda of every politician seeking their vote.
The President said the election should be about competing visions for Kenya and not political slogans or personalities.
He also reiterated his unity message, saying his administration made a conscious decision in 2022 to bring Kenyans of all walks together in an all-inclusive government.
The President said leaders mobilising on ethnic and regional lines have no space in the country.
“In 2022, we started politics of bringing Kenyans together, whether you are coming from Central, Western, Nyanza or Northe Eastern or Rift Valley, to form one inclusive government,” he said.
“Uniting the country is biblical, the holy book directs us that whenever brothers stick together, God’s blessing is upon them.”
The President also defended his administration's record, insisting that roads, housing, water projects, electricity connections and other infrastructure investments are designed to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
He challenged the opposition to present alternative programmes, instead of merely criticising government projects.
Ruto's attack comes as the opposition begins assembling the pieces for a broad coalition ahead of the 2027 contest.
From Taita Taveta, the President crossed over to Mombasa, where he continued with the issuance of title deeds to residents of Mwakiruunge scheme.
Mombasa Governor Andulswamad Nassir, while welcoming the move, said Ruto’s administration is keen to correct historical land injustices.
“This Friday, 1,400 families from the Mwakirunge scheme will receive title deeds as part of the 4,300 being issued in Mombasa. A title deed means security, dignity, inheritance and the freedom to plan for the future with certainty,” he said.
“This is the work we committed ourselves to: resolving long-standing land injustices through tangible action and lasting solutions. Our work will speak for us.”
