Ruto Should Fix Kenya, Not Fuel Frustration

He must separate religion from governance…

Reuters

The recent wave of protests sweeping across Kenya speaks volumes. From the streets of Nairobi to smaller towns, citizens — especially the youth — have taken to the streets not out of mischief, but out of desperation. The cost of living has skyrocketed, unemployment remains a ticking time bomb, and public services are crumbling under neglect. These protests are a cry for help, not a call to chaos.

Instead of listening, President William Ruto’s administration has responded with force, silence, and now a proposed multi-million dollar church project at State House. This is not only tone-deaf, it is a dangerous distraction. A leader cannot pray a country out of poverty while ignoring the very systems he was elected to fix. Religion may offer comfort, but it cannot replace policy. When basic needs remain unmet, sanctuaries built on government grounds will not bring peace.

What Kenyans are demanding is not complicated: affordable food, job creation, reliable education, healthcare that works, and a government that treats all citizens equally, regardless of their beliefs. They want dignity, not sermons. Leadership, not slogans.

The president must listen. The discontent is not baseless. It reflects years of frustration bottled up and now spilling over. It is not just about today’s hardship — it’s about a growing sense that leaders have stopped caring.

If Ruto truly believes he was chosen to lead, then he must lead with action, humility, and a commitment to all Kenyans — not just those who pray like him. The protests are a mirror. The only question is whether he’s willing to look into it and do what must be done.