‘Ata mruke juu, chini, Ruto is not going anywhere!’ MP Oscar Sudi Tells Kenyans.

In a fiery rally held in Kibirech, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi had a defiant message for critics of President William Ruto: “Ata mruke juu, chini, hakuna penye Ruto anaenda!” His bold declaration targeted those calling for the President’s ouster, a sentiment that has been gaining traction on social media under the hashtag #RutoMustGo.

Sudi ridiculed the online campaigns, referring to the critics as “wakora” (crooks), and dismissed their efforts as futile. “Si mnajua wale wakora wa mtandao kule Nairobi? Wanapiga kelele ati sijui Ruto must go? Si mlisikia niliwaambia jana, waruke juu, waende chini, waende kando, hakuna penye Ruto anaenda,” he said, his words met with cheers from the crowd.

He further argued that no one has a monopoly on leadership, emphasizing that any Kenyan, regardless of ethnicity or background, has the potential to become President. Lightly hinting at his own political ambitions, he teased the possibility of running for the presidency in the future.

“Si mnajua wale wanajifanyaga, wanafikirianga lazima wao tu waongoze nchi. Hapana! Ata Mluhya, Mturkana anaweza ongoza; Mkenya yeyote ako na uwezo wa kuongoza. Si ata mimi mtanitanipa rais siku ingine?” he asked, eliciting laughter and applause from the audience.

Sudi’s remarks come in the wake of increasing political criticism and social media activism, particularly led by younger Kenyans who have used platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to voice their discontent. The Gen Z-led protests last year highlighted the growing dissatisfaction with the current administration, with many rallying behind the slogan “Ruto must go.”

As the political landscape continues to shift, one question looms large: will the voices calling for change shape the future of Kenya’s leadership, or will the administration’s firm stance prevail?

Article By Suzy Nyongesa.