A key figure in President William Ruto’s campaign and eventual victory, Bishop Samuel Ngacha Njiriri, has now fallen out with the leader he once strongly supported.
Disappointed, Njiriri—who spearheaded the evangelical push for Ruto’s presidency—accuses him of abandoning the promises that won over many Kenyans.
The bishop, who heads the Stewards Revival Pentecostal Church, has urged the President to admit that some of his pledges are unrealistic and to confront the situation honestly.
He argued that it would be better for Ruto to openly acknowledge the limitations rather than force through commitments that cannot be achieved, warning that doing so could harm everyone involved.
Njiriri also pointed out the growing gap between the President’s earlier assurances and his current actions, reflecting rising frustration among religious leaders who had supported him. He said many clergy members now feel embarrassed, as their congregants see them as having misled voters by endorsing Ruto.
In addition, the bishop called on the Head of State to address the negative impact of current tax policies on ordinary citizens. He emphasized the need to reassess government strategies, cautioning that chasing impractical goals could lead to widespread hardship and failure.