Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri has criticised opposition leaders for what he termed as sustained attacks on President William Ruto without presenting a clear development agenda, urging Kenyans to assess leaders based on their track record and policy proposals.
Speaking during a boda boda empowerment programme in Kaguru, Imenti South, Kiunjuri accused opposition figures of focusing on criticism instead of offering solutions to the country’s economic and social challenges.
He challenged them to account for their time in office, arguing that voters deserve leadership that delivers tangible results.
“You find prominent politicians constantly complaining. It is all noise without solutions. If they believe they are strong enough, let them face the people and explain what they achieved while in power,” Kiunjuri said.
The legislator emphasized that leadership should be anchored on service delivery, warning that persistent political attacks risk shifting focus away from key development priorities.
“Leadership is about working for the people. It cannot be reduced to insults. Kenyans want to know whether leaders will deliver or just engage in endless political battles,” he added.
Kiunjuri also took issue with continued criticism directed at the Head of State, including from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying it has gone on for nearly two years without offering alternative policy direction.
He defended recent remarks by President Ruto, saying they came after prolonged provocation from political opponents.
The MP further criticised what he described as the erosion of political decorum, accusing opposition leaders of using platforms such as churches and funerals to attack the President.
Kiunjuri warned that continued exchanges could open up scrutiny of the political past of some leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i.
“If you feel offended, that is just the beginning. There is more that can be said about the history of some of these leaders,” he said.
His remarks come amid heightened political tensions in the country, with both government and opposition leaders trading accusations as the debate over leadership and development intensifies.
