His remarks came during an Eid‑Ul‑Fitr luncheon at Kisumu State Lodge on Friday, March 20, 2026, where he accused his political opponents of focusing on personal attacks instead of national priorities.
Ruto insisted that his comments were not abusive or unpresidential and dismissed claims that he had body‑shamed anyone.
He said he would continue to hold the opposition accountable for what he described as tribalism and hate‑driven politics.
According to the President, the country should focus on pressing issues such as unresolved deaths and the discovery of bodies in rivers, and on social injustices like the disinheritance of widows.
The controversy has been reignited by the family of the late Maureen Kinyua, who formally petitioned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on March 19, 2026.
They argue that her 2019 death in Mataga was not a simple road accident, as officially recorded, but may have been a planned killing.
The family’s lawyers outlined six reasons why they believe the circumstances surrounding her death are suspicious, including inconsistencies about how the accident occurred and the disappearance of her mobile phone.
Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has publicly denied any connection to the case, maintaining that Kinyua’s death was a tragic accident near Sagana Catholic Church on May 24, 2019.
As the debate grows, both government and opposition figures face intense scrutiny from the public, with calls for transparency and justice continuing to mount.
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