Jubilee Party Executive Director Dann Mwangi has criticised President William Ruto’s continued criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta over Kenya’s economic challenges.
Mwangi argued that the current administration should take responsibility for its performance instead of blaming the previous government for problems facing the country.
He disputed claims that the Ruto administration inherited empty government coffers when it took office in September 2022.
According to Mwangi, the government collects revenue on a continuous basis, making the argument about empty coffers an inadequate explanation for the country’s economic difficulties.
He said the current administration should instead be judged against the promises made during the 2022 election campaign.
Mwangi also questioned why the government had not established a State Capture Commission, which he said was promised during the campaign.
He claimed that Ruto had pledged to establish the commission within 30 days of taking office but that it had not been created.
The Jubilee official further pointed to the rising cost of living, healthcare and education as areas where he believes Kenyans are demanding better results from the government.
Mwangi also rejected claims that Uhuru left the government without sufficient resources. He said that if public money was taken improperly after the former president left office, authorities should have investigated the matter.
He argued that continued criticism of Uhuru could distract from questions about the performance of the current administration.
The comments come amid renewed political exchanges involving Ruto and Uhuru as political parties and leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently said Uhuru should not be viewed as Ruto’s political opponent and urged the President to focus on issues affecting Kenyans.
Ruto, however, has continued to criticise his predecessor and accuse him of involvement in opposition politics.
The latest remarks by Mwangi are likely to add to the ongoing political debate over Kenya’s economic performance and the record of the two administrations.
The discussion is also expected to remain prominent as political leaders increasingly focus on the 2027 elections and seek to explain the country’s economic challenges.