Deputy President William Ruto has told off his critics over their continued attacks on him and his Hustler Narrative style of politics, saying they are fighting a losing battle.
Ruto spoke yesterday in Chergei village, Nakuru County, during the burial of Mrs Esther Kogo Toyoi, mother of former World Marathon champion Paul Tergat.
“We have people who are clearly angry with me over things that don’t concern them. I can only tell them to stop wasting their time calling me names, exhibiting pride and hate for no reason. I’m here to change a narrative in our politics and they won’t change that,” he said.
The DP, who was accompanied by several MPs, spoke minutes after Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju issued a statement on behalf of the party National Management Committee, recommending his removal from deputy party leader slot.
“We have seen him going around the country launching the hustler movement. These are campaigns and open defiance to the President,” Tuju said.
Ruto, however, said his hustler movement was unstoppable and that he would continue to engage the ordinary folk.
“Yes. It is time for change, time to talk and walk the hustler narrative. Not about sharing power but empowerment. Not about positions but jobs for our people, not about leaders but ordinary citizens. This wheelbarrow conversation will continue,” he said.
Ruto said those opposed to the hustler narrative were focused on ensuring Kenyan youth remained poor for easier control and political manipulation.
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“If you see them angry with me giving out boda bodas, wheelbarrows and hand carts, it is because they fear they will not have people to use in political demonstrations. I shall keep the hustlers busy, productive and unavailable to them,” he said.
The DP added: “Those fond of using our youth in demonstrations on the streets will be left with their children and wives. I know this is a difficult conversation but we shall have it anyway.”
