Leaders supporting President William Ruto have stepped up their efforts to defend him, strongly dismissing critics and targeting social media users who have lost faith in his leadership.
On Sunday, President Ruto attended a church service in Dagoretti North, where lawmakers used the pulpit to speak out against his critics.
Leaders supporting President William Ruto have stepped up their efforts to defend him, strongly dismissing critics and targeting social media users who have lost faith in his leadership.
Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi did not hold back as she criticized those who, according to her, disrespect and insult the President—even in places of worship.
“We must respect the President; he is like our father. When you travel abroad, people wonder what kind of country we come from,” Elachi said firmly.
Elachi also emphasized how other nations, like Tanzania, view Kenyans as disrespectful towards their leaders. She warned critics that this behavior could harm the country’s reputation.
Supporters of the President believe that respecting leadership is vital for the nation’s unity, while critics argue that open discourse and accountability are essential for democracy.
Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi did not hold back as she criticized those who, according to her, disrespect and insult the President—even in places of worship.
“We must respect the President; he is like our father. When you travel abroad, people wonder what kind of country we come from,” Elachi said firmly.
Leave Kenya
She went further, urging dissatisfied Kenyans to consider leaving the country instead of complaining constantly.
“Foreigners come here and say Kenya is a good country. Yet some Kenyans stay here complaining all the time. If Kenya is so bad, why not leave? What are you doing in a place you think is terrible? If you can’t leave, then remember this is your country, and you have nowhere else to go,” she said.
Elachi also emphasized how other nations, like Tanzania, view Kenyans as disrespectful towards their leaders.
She warned critics that this behavior could harm the country’s reputation.
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“If you go to Dar es Salaam, they say Kenyans insult their leaders. This behavior will ruin our country. Where will you go then? Let’s respect the President,” she added.
Respect leaders
These remarks come at a time when calls for respect toward the Head of State are growing louder and louder each day.
Many of these calls have been directed at social media users who have been openly expressing dissatisfaction with President Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza administration.
Supporters of the President believe that respecting leadership is vital for the nation’s unity, while critics argue that open discourse and accountability are essential for democracy.
