Former Attorney General and Public Service Minister Justin Muturi has unleashed a political firestorm after a bombshell appearance on Inooro FM this morning, branding President William Ruto as a “dictator” and expressing deep regret for ever backing him.
In a rare, unsparing interview during the breakfast show, Muturi — once a key ally in Ruto’s ascent to power — painted a picture of betrayal, disappointment, and disillusionment with the current administration.
“I will always respect former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He was firm but fair, a leader who listened, embraced differing views, and never ruled with fear. We’re still friends to this day, and I value that bond,” Muturi began.
But his tone quickly turned from reflective to fiery as he turned his focus to President Ruto.
“But I deeply regret ever supporting William Ruto. A dictator. Deaf to advice. Drenched in corruption,” he declared, sending shockwaves through the political establishment and social media alike.
“Kenya didn’t deserve this!” Muturi added, his voice tinged with frustration and sadness, suggesting he feels complicit in empowering a leadership he now accuses of ruling with arrogance and impunity.
Muturi’s comments come at a time when President Ruto’s administration faces growing scrutiny over allegations of grand corruption, economic mismanagement, and what critics have called a tightening grip on dissent.
Muturi didn’t stop at personal regret—he went on to accuse President Ruto of engineering a massive self-enrichment scheme under the guise of digitization.
“Ever wondered why Ruto was aggressively pushing E-Citizen? Over 22,000 services, every fee, every charge, every coin—ask yourself: who is gaining?” he posed.
According to the former Public Service CS, the administration’s hallmark digital platform was never about public service efficiency but rather a carefully curated funnel for financial gain. “Ruto doesn’t push anything unless there’s money flowing back to him,” Muturi charged, suggesting that the head of state has weaponized government innovation to line private pockets.
Turning his focus to the political landscape, Muturi warned those predicting divisions within the opposition to think again. “To those dreaming of division over power struggles in opposition, keep dreaming,” he declared, striking a tone of defiance and unity. He insisted the opposition remains “united, focused, and driven by a shared purpose,” brushing off internal squabbles and media speculation as mere noise. “Let the naysayers talk—we’re building something bigger than ego,” he added, signaling what appears to be an emerging coalition of leaders who once stood with Ruto but now vow to stand against him.
Political analysts say Muturi’s emotional outburst may embolden other disillusioned allies to speak up, especially amid widening public outrage over rising cost of living, the controversial housing levy, and allegations of cronyism.
The presidency is yet to issue a formal response.
But one thing is clear — Muturi’s words were not just a jab at Ruto’s leadership; they were an indictment of a system he once helped build.
As the country inches closer to the 2027 General Election, today’s fiery radio moment could mark the beginning of a new political reckoning.
