William Ruto, Opposition Chiefs Clash in Fresh Political Storm Marked by Insults and Body-Shaming

In a time when the country is facing numerous challenges, including economic difficulties, insecurity, and the need for effective governance—not mentioning the recent floods—the political leaders are busy " measuring their weights," in Insults !

The recent public jabs have raised concerns about the broader political climate in the country. Are these leaders prioritizing political power struggles over the well-being of Kenyans, or are they simply navigating the complexities of politics in a way that benefits them personally?

Political exes President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua have now aired out their dirty laundry for all to see in their latest political clash.

The drama started earlier on Sunday, March 15, when Gachagua took aim at his former boss, cracking up attendees during a joint opposition meeting in Kiambu, alleging that Ruto has lost weight.

In his brutal words, the self-proclaimed Murima kingpin claimed:

"How much is enough, Mr. Ruto? Just how much is enough? Unataka pesa ngapi? Lakini uzuri hata akiwa na hio pesa yote halali. Si mmeona amekonda mpaka maskio imekuja juu?" he mocked.

On most occasions when Gachagua blasts Ruto, the head of state appears too busy to respond, either launching a road or affordable housing project somewhere or entirely out of the country on another of his trips.

However, this time, Gachagua's comments about his supposed weight seem to have cut deep.

During a public address in the Elgon region, the president took aim at not just Gachagua but several members of the united opposition. This time, Ruto showed his true political colours, battering Gachagua and his allies with never-before-heard insults and allegations. In short, when Gachagua hit Ruto down low, he went lower.

"Mtu ambaye anaenda kwa kitanda ya ndugu yake ambaye anakufa, anaenda ku manipulate will, stealing from orphans and widows, and impregnating young children the age of his own children, then proceeding to kill them," he claimed.

Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i was next to feel the brunt of an angered Ruto. However, the president was keen not to mention names directly.

The head of state, seemingly reading from Gachagua's script, made comments about Matiang'i's appearance.

"Go check yourselves in the mirror. Check how you look. Your head is swollen, and your tummy is almost ripping the shirt apart. Tafuteni gym kwanza muende mfanye exercise kidogo. Na mpunguze kukula chakula mingi, ndio muwache kulala kwa mkutano, ata mnaharibu hewa mkiwa mmelala... mumekula hadi tumbo iko karibu kupasuka," Ruto jabbed.

While Matiang'i was not mentioned by Ruto, it seems the message still reached him, and he was not one to remain silent.

The former minister launched a scathing attack of his own at Ruto, even dragging First Lady Rachel Ruto into the political chaos.

"Mimi nakula ndizi kule Kisii kwangu, kama hio ndio inakusumbua, mbona mimi sijakuuliza kwa nini umekonda?" Matiang'i replied.

Back to Ruto again. The head of state, seemingly still irate, took aim at another opposition chief, this time one he said was from Kitale without mentioning their name.

"Iko mwingine wa kutoka hapa Kitale aliwachiwa kit, shamba na watoto na ndugu yake. Ile shamba hajajenga nyumba, bibi ni wa kukodesha... Ati saa hii anazunguka zunguka anajaribu kuongoza, wewe naenda ongoza kwako kwanza utafute bibi, ununue diaper," he told the Kitale politician.

The political arena has been turned into a mudslinging ring with the motto "how low can you go?" The head of state making such comments is the lowest a sitting president has ever gone, marking the darkest political days in the history of Kenya.