Azimio leadership, spearheaded by Kalonzo Musyoka, Jeremiah Kioni, and Eugene Wamalwa, delivered a blistering counterattack against President William Ruto’s remarks targeting the clergy.
A video shared online tells that the opposition leaders described Ruto’s comments as “disrespectful, unbecoming of a Head of State, and a clear reflection of his disregard for moral accountability.”
The controversy began yesterday when the Union of Catholic Bishops issued a searing critique of the government’s performance, branding key policies like the new medical insurance (SHA), Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and the proposed university funding model as “unrealistic, riddled with deception, and deeply corrupt.”
In their statement, the bishops called out the administration for what they termed as “half-baked policies that prioritize political grandstanding over the welfare of ordinary Kenyans.”
This morning, President Ruto fired back, accusing the clergy of needing “lessons in holiness” and implying that the Church itself was unfit to judge his administration. This sharp attack did not sit well with the opposition, who swiftly came to the defense of the clergy.
Speaking with fiery conviction, Kalonzo Musyoka declared, “President Ruto’s words are not just an insult to the bishops but to the millions of faithful they represent. It’s appalling that a leader who claims to govern under God’s guidance would resort to such arrogance.”
Jeremiah Kioni chimed in, describing Ruto as “a man intoxicated by power, unable to stomach criticism, even when it comes from the moral stewards of our society.”
Meanwhile, Eugene Wamalwa, in his trademark rhetorical flourish, likened Ruto’s remarks to “a shepherd turning on his flock,” adding, “How can a president, who thrives on quoting Bible verses, now belittle the same men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving God?”
The Azimio leaders warned that Ruto’s “rudeness and arrogance” are a dangerous signal of an administration unwilling to listen to criticism. They called on Kenyans to stand with the clergy, whom they hailed as the “voices of truth and moral clarity in these turbulent times.”
As the political drama unfolds, all eyes are now on the Church, which has proven itself to be a formidable critic of the government. The battle for the moral high ground is just beginning.
By Kenyans