Bishop Muheria Criticizes Ruto’s Government Over Excessive Publicity
Outspoken Catholic Bishop Anthony Muheria has taken a fresh swipe at President William Ruto’s administration, urging the government to shift its focus from self-promotion to actual development.
Speaking on Friday, February 21, the Archbishop of the Nyeri Archdiocese expressed concern over the government’s heavy emphasis on advertising its projects instead of delivering tangible results. He noted that for an entire week, national discussions had been dominated by the government’s repeated defense of the president’s public statements.
“There needs to be less talking and more action. The government should stop behaving like an advertising agency that is always promoting itself, its projects, and its plans,” Bishop Muheria remarked.
He went on to emphasize that governance is about implementing real changes, not just making grand promises. “A government exists to work for the people. What we want to see are actual projects being completed, not just announcements,” he added.
President Ruto has been facing increasing criticism over his numerous pledges to build roads and other infrastructure across the country. Many Kenyans have accused him of making promises that never materialize once he leaves a venue.
Bishop Muheria urged the government to stop repeatedly talking about what it intends to do and instead focus on mobilizing resources, experts, and leadership to deliver results. “We have great potential within our leadership. We need to focus on delivering, especially for the poor,” he said.
Government Defends Its Public Announcements
Responding to Bishop Muheria’s remarks, top government officials defended the need to communicate their work to the public.
Speaking during the burial of Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa Mkweha, the father of Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, in Kilifi County, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi insisted that the government must keep citizens informed.
“It is important for the government to communicate what it is doing. Transparency ensures that people are not left in the dark about government projects,” Mudavadi stated.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula echoed his sentiments, saying, “As a government, we have a duty to share our achievements so that Kenyans from all corners of the country—from Vanga to Lokichogio, from Malaba to Lamu—are aware of the progress being made.”
Encouraging Ruto to continue publicizing his administration’s achievements, Wetang’ula added, “Mr. President, keep blowing your own trumpet.”
Ruto’s Viral Speech on Road Projects
The president recently showcased his extensive knowledge of Kenya’s road networks, not just in his home region but also across the country. His speech detailing roads in northern Kenya went viral on TikTok after being remixed into a catchy beat that sparked dance challenges online.
Listing multiple road connections in a rhythmic manner, Ruto’s words—“Ndio barabara itoke Mandera, ikuje Ramu, ikuje Garre, ikuje El-Wak, ikuje Kobo, ikuje pale Kotulo, ikuje Tarbat, ipitie hapa Wajir, iende Samatan, iteremke Modogashe, ifike Isiolo, iende Nairobi…”—turned into an internet sensation.
In response to critics who question his numerous promises, Ruto defended his approach, stating, “I know the road networks across the country, from northern Kenya to central and western regions. That is because this is my job—it’s the job I applied for.”
However, Bishop Muheria maintained that Kenyans need to see real action instead of endless announcements. “How I wish we could focus on service delivery rather than all this publicity, noise, and trading of insults. Let’s begin actual construction, respect each other, and bring together all available expertise to make progress,” he urged.
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