Wanga accused the former president of ignoring the support he once received from ODM leaders during his time in power and declared that she has no interest in listening to his current complaints.
Speaking at a church service in West Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County, on Saturday, September 27, Wanga expressed her disappointment at Uhuru’s recent remarks.
The former president had accused the Ruto administration of weakening social programmes that were launched during his tenure, such as the Linda Mama initiative.
However, Wanga dismissed his criticism, saying ODM leaders sacrificed a lot to defend him after the 2018 handshake with Raila Odinga, yet he failed to reward or recognize their loyalty.
“Uhuru spoke with anger, but I cannot listen to him anymore,” Wanga said during her address.
“We defended him when Raila entered the handshake to calm the nation. I personally woke up very early for television interviews to speak for him. But when he was in power, ODM leaders received nothing in return. Today, he wants us to hear him, but I cannot.”
She contrasted that with what she described as quick action from President Ruto after he made peace with Raila.
According to Wanga, the Ruto-Raila handshake has opened new opportunities for the region. She pointed to senior Cabinet appointments given to ODM allies and the revival of stalled infrastructure projects in Homa Bay as clear signs of commitment.
“Contractors are now working on roads that had stopped. Ruto has given us senior positions in government. This shows he is serious about development. As a county, we are seeing real progress,” she added.
Her remarks have reignited national debate about political loyalty and how different leaders value their allies.
While some Kenyans feel Uhuru has a right to voice concerns about government policy, others argue that his silence during his presidency on ODM’s grievances weakens his current position.
The retired president, while addressing the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference in Nairobi a day earlier, had said that the government was dismantling vital programmes and replacing them with untested schemes.
His statements sparked quick reactions from Ruto’s allies, who defended the administration’s reforms and accused him of trying to rewrite his legacy.
The retired president, while addressing the Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference in Nairobi a day earlier, had said that the government was dismantling vital programmes and replacing them with untested schemes.
His statements sparked quick reactions from Ruto’s allies, who defended the administration’s reforms and accused him of trying to rewrite his legacy.
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