Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary and Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi has launched a sharp critique of President William Ruto, accusing him of political hypocrisy and an inflated sense of authority, days after resigning from government and joining the united opposition.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Citizen on Wednesday, January 4, Muturi said he was not intimidated by the President, dismissing what he described as attempts to portray presidential pronouncements as unquestionable.
“Simuogopi Rais William Ruto. Yeye ni binadamu kama mimi,” Muturi said, adding that the Head of State knows him well and understands that he does not engage in political games.
Muturi argued that Ruto’s leadership challenge lies in what he termed a desire to be treated as infallible.
He criticised what he sees as intolerance to dissent, saying he could not accept a political culture where disagreement is framed as defiance against a higher authority.
“Kila anapozungumza, ionekane kana kwamba ni Mungu mwenyewe amenena,” he said.
The former CS also accused the President of double standards over the role of politics in places of worship.
Muturi claimed that while Ruto publicly preaches against politicising churches, his allies actively mobilise crowds to turn religious gatherings into political arenas.
According to Muturi, some of the President’s supporters have gone as far as ferrying people to churches, including individuals unfamiliar with church practices, to cheer the President and attack rival politicians during services.
He described the practice as “unafiki wa hali ya juu,” arguing that it undermines the sanctity of worship spaces.
Muturi’s remarks come amid growing realignments within Kenya’s political landscape, as opposition figures seek to consolidate against the ruling coalition.
His resignation from government marked a significant break from President Ruto, with whom he had previously worked closely.