Come 2027, We Will Know Who’s the Liar – President Ruto to Critics

President William Ruto addressing the grassroots leaders from Migori County at Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awendo on August 14, 2025/ X: William Ruto

President William Ruto has challenged his critics, saying that by 2027, the truth about his leadership will be clear.

Speaking in Migori County, the President recounted an encounter in which a man approached Governor Ochilo Ayacko and questioned why people continue to call him a liar while still inviting him to their events.

"A man went to Governor Ochilo and asked, why are people lying that President Ruto is a liar yet they are still inviting him to their places? If he is a liar, let him also come to our place and lie to us. Why is he lying to other people and discriminating against us? By 2027 we will know who the liar is," Ruto said.

The remarks highlight the President’s confidence in his administration’s achievements and his belief that time will vindicate his leadership.

Supporting the President, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has defended Ruto against allegations of dishonesty.

Through his X account on Thursday, Kaluma criticized opposition leaders for dismissing the President’s promises as lies, yet remaining silent when the projects they doubted are completed.

President William Ruto meets with grassroots leaders from Migori County at Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awendo on August 14, 2025/X: William Ruto.

“They say President William Ruto is lying whenever he promises to undertake different development projects across Kenya, but remain quite when the projects they imagined were impossible are actually undertaken,” Kaluma wrote.

He argued that while it is fair to hold leaders accountable, acknowledging progress is equally important.

Kaluma noted that a political culture focused only on shortcomings fuels unnecessary negativity and undermines national unity.

“Well, even as stadia come up everywhere, our road from Mandera through Wajir to Garissa is on, just as the dualling of the road from Nairobi to Western Kenya! The projects will speak, loudly!” he added.