David Langat, a prominent billionaire from Nandi, has become a symbol of growing political discontent, expressing his frustration over the lack of reward for his key role in President William Ruto’s campaign. Once a vital figure in securing Ruto’s election victory, Langat now faces the grim prospect of financial ruin, and his public grievances have contributed to the narrative of unfulfilled promises by the current administration.
At the funeral of his mother, Langat took the opportunity to break his silence, delivering a cryptic yet heartfelt message about feeling abandoned by the leadership he helped elevate to power. Reports suggest that Langat made immense sacrifices, including taking out significant loans against his property to fund Ruto’s campaign efforts. Today, however, with mounting debts and the looming threat of property auctions, he finds himself on the verge of financial collapse, allegedly without any support from the president he once loyally backed.
Although Langat stopped short of directly naming Ruto, his dissatisfaction was evident in the metaphor he chose. Comparing himself to those who worked the land but were left behind after the harvest, only to watch others reap the rewards, Langat’s subtle yet powerful words struck a chord. His statement touches on what many now see as a recurring pattern within the current government: loyalty and sacrifice going unrecognized, leaving key supporters feeling disillusioned and betrayed.
By Kenyans