Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has sharply criticised President William Ruto following his Thursday evening national address, accusing him of shifting arguments after failing to justify earlier positions.
In a brief but pointed reaction, Sifuna mocked the President’s line of argument, suggesting Ruto had abandoned one debate for another after struggling to defend his stance.
“Alijaribu ku argue na mimi mambo ya kuku akakwama. Sasa ameingia mambo ya preamble ya katiba. Ole wake,” Sifuna said.
The remarks came hours after Ruto addressed the nation from State House, where he acknowledged that Kenya’s Vision 2030 development blueprint had fallen short of its targets and unveiled plans for a new long-term economic framework.
Sifuna’s response appeared to reference ongoing political exchanges between the opposition and the government, particularly around economic policies and public messaging.
His “mambo ya kuku” remark alludes to previous debates touching on cost of living and government priorities, issues that have dominated political discourse in recent months.
During his address, Ruto defended his administration’s economic reforms, stating that the economy had stabilised and that Kenya was now positioned for sustained growth.
He also signalled a shift toward a new development agenda beyond Vision 2030, anchored on long-term planning.
However, Sifuna dismissed the President’s framing, accusing him of diverting attention to constitutional rhetoric instead of addressing immediate concerns affecting Kenyans.
Sifuna, who also leads the Linda Mwananchi movement, has been a vocal critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration, frequently challenging its economic policies and governance approach.