Summary:
Azimio la Umoja co-principal Martha Karua harshly evaluates President Ruto’s initial year, criticizing the administration’s complaints and blaming, emphasizing a lack of positive accomplishments.
In a candid assessment, Martha Karua, co-principal of Azimio la Umoja, deems President Ruto’s first year a ‘dismal failure.’ Speaking on Citizen TV, Karua accuses Ruto’s regime of constant whining, blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for the nation’s economic challenges.
Karua recalls her tenure under President Kibaki in 2003, contrasting it with Ruto’s approach. She emphasizes the proactive measures taken despite inheriting economic challenges, highlighting the Kenya Kwanza government’s persistent complaints.
To strengthen her critique, Karua points to incidents like the JKIA roof leak and El-Nino’s impact, suggesting negligence on the part of the Kenya Kwanza government. She challenges the government’s response to these issues, asserting that blaming the previous regime is insufficient.
Karua dismisses the notion of giving the current government slack for inheriting economic challenges, emphasizing that Azimio la Umoja is ready to lead and address expenditure issues. She criticizes Ruto’s borrowing practices, claiming an absence of positive outcomes and accusing the administration of self-enrichment.
In the interview with Sam Gituku, Karua underscores the need for responsible spending, prioritizing essential services and debt servicing over blaming past administrations. According to her, Ruto’s borrowing exceeds his predecessor’s without tangible accomplishments, characterizing the first year as a calamity for Kenyans.