President William Ruto has launched a fierce verbal attack against Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, signalling an escalation in the political rivalry between the two leaders.
Speaking in Bomet, Ruto appeared to dismiss Sifuna’s recent criticism of his administration, telling the senator to return to his political “sponsor” and seek guidance on the agenda he should pursue.
“Sifuna rudi kwa sponsor na waganga wako wakupee agenda. Hii Kenya hakuna watu wajinga. You are brainless!”
The remarks drew attention as Ruto stepped up his criticism of opposition figures who have increasingly challenged his government over governance, the economy and the direction of the country.
Sifuna, a prominent critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration, has repeatedly accused the government of abandoning constitutional principles and failing to deliver on some of its promises.
His outspoken criticism has made him one of the administration’s most vocal opponents.
Ruto’s latest remarks, however, suggest that the political contest between the two has moved beyond policy disagreements into increasingly personal exchanges.
The President also appeared keen to portray his opponents as lacking an independent political agenda, suggesting that some of their positions are influenced by unnamed political sponsors.
The confrontation comes as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election, with both the government and opposition camps seeking to consolidate their support bases across the country.
For Sifuna and other opposition leaders, the challenge will be to translate their criticism of the government into a coherent political programme capable of convincing voters.
For Ruto, the increasingly aggressive rhetoric reflects the administration’s determination to defend its record while confronting a growing opposition campaign.
The exchange in Bomet is therefore likely to become another talking point in Kenya’s increasingly heated political landscape, as leaders position themselves for the battles ahead of 2027.