By Jabali Digital
A former Technical University of Mombasa Students Association (TUMSA) leader has chided Kenyans who perceive President William Ruto to be ‘corrupt.’
In a video posted on his TikTok page, Jacob Simiyu said he finds it disturbing for one to claim that President Ruto has stolen from him or her, yet he/she only has Sh122.
“Kuna kitu inanifurahisha sana na wakenya. Unasema Ruto ameniibia, wewe mwenyewe mbele nyuma uko na 122 hata huwezi tuma 127 na ya kutoa, halafu unasema Ruto ameniibia,” SAID Simiyu.
It loosely translates to, “There is something that amuses me with Kenyans. You say Ruto has stolen from you yet the only money you have is Sh122, you cannot even send someone Sh127 plus the withdrawal charges.”
He added, “If you have a lot of money, why can’t you send it to me so that it gets stolen from me. I don’t even have Sh100.”
Simiyu urged Kenyans to slow down on rhetoric and give the president time to deliver on his promises ahead of the 2027 general elections.
His sentiments came days after former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and former Attorney General Justin Muturi watered down Ruto’s ability to stem out corruption within government ranks, accusing him of presiding over a ‘thieving regime.’
Meanwhile at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, President Ruto engaged grassroots leaders from Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties.
During the meeting, Ruto said, they resolved to expedite development projects in the Ukambani region.
“We cannot transform Kenya when we make decisions that are merely convenient. Kenya can only be changed when we make difficult but right decisions, tough choices that speak to the destiny of our people,” Ruto said.
“We must, therefore, build synergy with all leaders, and marshal resources for investments that will stimulate the growth of our economy,” added the Head of State.
The Ukambani delegation was led by Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection.