In a bold statement, former Presidential Candidate Ekuru Aukot has lashed out at President William Ruto’s administration for attributing their failure to fulfill promises to alleged sabotage by Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Aukot dismissed the administration’s claims as baseless and urged them to take responsibility for their shortcomings.

The Third Way Alliance Leader’s remarks came in response to Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro’s assertions that Former President Kenyatta was allegedly backing opposition demonstrations aimed at undermining the current Kenya Kwanza Alliance government.

Nyoro accused Kenyatta of orchestrating legal obstacles to hinder key reforms, such as in taxation and healthcare, proposed by President Ruto’s administration. Aukot, however, called for accountability, stating that President Ruto should acknowledge his administration’s inability to deliver on their manifesto promises without pointing fingers at his predecessor.

Aukot also criticized President Ruto’s attempts to neutralize the opposition within Parliament, emphasizing that such political maneuvers cannot justify allegations of sabotage against his own government.

In a related development, President Ruto highlighted his concerns over certain state officers benefitting from the previous regime and allegedly working against his government’s policies. Notably, the judiciary recently dealt a blow to Ruto’s housing program by declaring the Housing Levy unconstitutional, citing discriminatory principles. Similarly, the implementation of key healthcare laws has been temporarily halted pending legal challenges.

The halt in the rollout of the universal health coverage, which President Ruto had earlier announced for January, underscores the obstacles his administration is facing in delivering its policy agenda.

As Kenya’s political landscape continues to evolve, Aukot’s outspoken criticism of President Ruto’s leadership and the ensuing challenges faced by the administration raise fundamental questions about accountability and governance in the country. These developments are likely to shape the public discourse in the coming months, underscoring the complexities of political transitions and policy implementation in Kenya.