President William Ruto gave Kenyans a glimpse of his expensive phone as he acknowledged the need to listen more attentively to Kenyans following a two-hour dialogue with citizens online.In a candid moment on his X platform immediately after an X-Space session, President Ruto declared, "I need to listen more."
The president’s statement comes amidst widespread criticism online, where many Kenyans accused him of being out of touch with the challenges they face.
This sentiment was amplified by reactions to recent events, including police actions during protests, which some described as heavy-handed. His speech last Tuesday added fuel to the fire.
President Ruto called for a firm government reaction to restore order and denounced the recent turmoil as treacherous in an official speech to the country.
He promised, "We shall provide a full and expeditious response to the treasonous events," attributing the disturbances to anonymous persons attempting to destabilise the nation.
I hereby serve notice to those who finance violence and chaos."President William Ruto's response, in the opinion of outspoken critic Aukot, showed little compassion for the victims of the recent tragedy.
The president, who appeared to be furious, said nothing during the day and read these warnings to the youth when he woke up at night, according to Aukot. Mr. Ruto becomes the first president of Kenya to declare war on our young in the country's more than 60 years of independence."
President Ruto said, "I need more empathy," in reflection on the recent events. He acknowledged the need for greater empathy in his own life as well as within his administration. And my government need greater compassion."
Initially driven by a populist platform, President Ruto's administration has encountered growing dissatisfaction due to suggested tax hikes, accusations of wrongdoing, and a perceived lack of empathy from the government.
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