The President revived the attack while speaking during the handover of Affordable Housing units in Mukuru Kwa Njenga estate on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
During the event, Ruto questioned Kalonzo’s leadership record, arguing that a politician who has held senior government positions for decades should have ensured proper infrastructure development in his own home area.
Ruto linked the state of roads in Tseikuru village, Kitui County, to what he described as lack of vision, suggesting that Kalonzo could not credibly lead Kenya to economic transformation if he had failed to develop his backyard.
The remarks were part of the President’s renewed push for his “Singapore dream,” a development narrative centred on modern infrastructure, industrial growth, and economic expansion.
In a pointed statement delivered partly in Kiswahili, Ruto mocked Kalonzo’s long public service record, questioning how many years in leadership one needs to build a simple access road to their home.
“Umeshindwa barabara ya kuenda kwako, ya kuenda Ethiopia ndio utapanga?” the President posed, drawing laughter and reactions from the audience.
However, the comments quickly drew responses from opposition leaders and allies of the former Vice President.
Taking to social media on Friday, December 19, Gathoni Wamuchomba defended Kalonzo, saying the President’s argument was misleading and unfair.
Ruto linked the state of roads in Tseikuru village, Kitui County, to what he described as lack of vision, suggesting that Kalonzo could not credibly lead Kenya to economic transformation if he had failed to develop his backyard.
The remarks were part of the President’s renewed push for his “Singapore dream,” a development narrative centred on modern infrastructure, industrial growth, and economic expansion.
In a pointed statement delivered partly in Kiswahili, Ruto mocked Kalonzo’s long public service record, questioning how many years in leadership one needs to build a simple access road to their home.
“Umeshindwa barabara ya kuenda kwako, ya kuenda Ethiopia ndio utapanga?” the President posed, drawing laughter and reactions from the audience.
However, the comments quickly drew responses from opposition leaders and allies of the former Vice President.
Taking to social media on Friday, December 19, Gathoni Wamuchomba defended Kalonzo, saying the President’s argument was misleading and unfair.
She compared Kalonzo’s situation to her own experience as a lawmaker who has prioritised public service over personal benefit.
Wamuchomba revealed that despite serving as Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Roads Committee, the road leading to her own home remains untarmacked and dusty.
“I have lived in an estate full of dust for over eight years since I was elected,” she said.
Wamuchomba revealed that despite serving as Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Roads Committee, the road leading to her own home remains untarmacked and dusty.
“I have lived in an estate full of dust for over eight years since I was elected,” she said.
“I allocated funds for roads across Kiambu County and beyond, including Mau Mau roads, but the link road to my own house is still murram.”
According to the MP, leadership is demonstrated by choosing to serve the wider public rather than focusing on personal comfort.
“I have tarmacked many roads, but mine will be the last,” she added.
According to the MP, leadership is demonstrated by choosing to serve the wider public rather than focusing on personal comfort.
“I have tarmacked many roads, but mine will be the last,” she added.
“The road to Kalonzo’s home being dusty does not mean failure. It may simply show that he chose to serve others first. That is leadership.”
Wamuchomba argued that attacking leaders based on the condition of access roads to their private homes reflects selfish thinking rather than genuine concern for national development.
“Anybody bashing him over this clearly shows who they are,” she said, describing such criticism as shallow and politically motivated.
Her remarks echoed an earlier response from the Wiper Patriotic Front, which accused President Ruto of personalising development debates and reducing serious national issues to political mockery.
The party maintained that infrastructure development is a collective government responsibility and should not be used as a tool for political humiliation.
Wamuchomba argued that attacking leaders based on the condition of access roads to their private homes reflects selfish thinking rather than genuine concern for national development.
“Anybody bashing him over this clearly shows who they are,” she said, describing such criticism as shallow and politically motivated.
Her remarks echoed an earlier response from the Wiper Patriotic Front, which accused President Ruto of personalising development debates and reducing serious national issues to political mockery.
The party maintained that infrastructure development is a collective government responsibility and should not be used as a tool for political humiliation.
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