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Sunday Roundup - Betrayal in the City: The Fizzling Out of the #RutoMustGo Movement as Government Infiltrates Popular Uprising. What Next?

In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a dramatic political saga that saw the rise and subsequent decline of the #RutoMustGo movement. This grassroots campaign, primarily driven by Gen Z activists, has captured the world's imagination, but has also faced numerous setbacks, most notably due to the infiltration and manipulation by state apparatus, specifically the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The Genesis of the Movement The #RutoMustGo movement emerged as a potent force against President William Ruto's corrupt administration, arising out of the resistance to his dead-in-the-water Finance Bill 2024. It gained significant traction among the youth, who are disillusioned by rampant corruption, economic mismanagement, and increasing authoritarianism under William Ruto. The movement's demands are clear: the resignation of President Ruto and his entire cabinet. NIS Infiltration and the Abductions The initial momentum of the movement was abruptly halted by a series of abduct
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The Rise and Fall of William Ruto: Kenya Kwanza Fraying at the Seams Over Corruption as Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale Launches with Headshots Only



In a startling twist of events, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto's administration, painting a vivid picture of dysfunction and excess. I had previously marked the unravelling of Kenya Kwanza down to infighting over the proceeds of corruption, but Boni Khalwale has now emerged with receipts.
Khalwale, known for his blunt critiques, minced no words as he lambasted Ruto's government for its staggering corruption and surreal extravagance. The saga unfolds like a tragicomedy, with characters like Kipchumba Murkomen, Didmus Barasa and Oscar Sudi adding layers of absurdity to an already farcical narrative.
Khalwale's Crusade Against Ruto's Kingdom of Excess
Senator Khalwale's call to dissolve Ruto's cabinet could not have come at a more opportune moment. Amidst protests and public outcry over the Finance Bill 2024, which exposed the government's penchant for lavish spending, Khalwale stood tall, demanding accountability and sanity.
His demand to scrap unconstitutional offices, including those of the First Lady and other spouses of high-ranking officials, struck a chord with a disillusioned populace tired of funding "private family issues" with public money.
Didmus Barasa's Helicopter Drama: When Opulence Defies Logic
Enter Didmus Barasa, the Kimilili MP whose recent acquisition of a multi-million-shilling helicopter has sparked nationwide ridicule.
In a moment of pure irony, Khalwale, with his characteristic wit, reminded Barasa that helicopters won't change his life, nor will they shield him from the wrath of a fed-up electorate struggling to make ends meet. Barasa's defense, claiming his wealth was a product of "sheer hard work," only added to the satire, contrasting sharply with the economic realities faced by ordinary Kenyans.

Oscar Sudi's Hilarious Defense: From Harambees to Sorcery
Not to be outdone, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi joined the fray with a defense that bordered on the absurd.
Sudi's assertion that attending harambees had been misconstrued as corrupt enrichment was met with incredulous laughter. Khalwale, ever the provocateur, seized on Sudi's remarks, highlighting the irony of a nation in turmoil being lectured on charity fundraisers and overnight riches. Fierce Ruto supporter Lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi, SC, for the first time in history, managed to succinctly capture the national zeitgeist in his response to Sudi:
The Downfall of William Ruto: A Tragicomedy in Politics
As Khalwale and other senators continue to expose the rot within Ruto's administration, the narrative of excess and incompetence reaches its climax.
From inflated salaries to questionable advisors, Ruto's promise of austerity rings hollow amidst the glaring contradictions.
Senator Enoch Wambua's call to streamline the bloated cabinet echoes Khalwale's sentiments, reinforcing the perception of a government adrift in a sea of corruption and excess, where parading opulence before an impoverished and economically declining public takes precedence over serving them.


The Punchline to Ruto's Political Comedy
William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza stands exposed as a tragicomedy of errors, where corruption meets absurdity in a spectacle that defies logic. Khalwale, Murkomen, Barasa, and Sudi, unwittingly or not, have become the inadvertent stars in a play that captures the essence of political hubris and public disillusionment.
As Kenyans navigate through these turbulent times, one thing remains clear: the laughter at the expense of Ruto's kingdom of corruption is a potent weapon in the fight for accountability and transparency.

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