AHMEDNASIR: Ruto Must Get His Next Cabinet Right, or We'll Know He's The Fundamental Problem

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[@wayando]

People expect Ruto to address corruption? ... Come on! ... He is the source of the river.

[@waitindi1451]

Back here after that anticlimax presser to confirm that he is actually the fundamental problem!

[@patricknjoroge3975]

Oh we now know who the problem IS

[@abinelmwangi5482]

same

[@cobweb332]

Ruto has embarrassed us 😂😂😂

[@nicholaskibet4406]

He is, without a doubt, the fundamental problem.

[@andrewmutyango6915]

'For them, this is just a passing cloud'

[@MohamedIlias-iy5hk]

One thing I like about ahmednasir is that he’s always fair at criticizing even if you’re his friend

[@wayando]

He is a lawyer ... Even when he is defending a criminal, he actually KNOWS what he is doing. Later, he can speak about it AFTER winning the case.

[@marlinealaka1901]

Well said 👏

[@cantoncornel6948]

true

[@ajwango478]

The SC is too obtuse and entitled to render clear-eyed assessments. He wants to play smart. In this interview, he is deliberately ambivalent simply because the political atmosphere is not as comfortable for Ruto's buddies like him, as has been the case in the period preceding the current protests.

[@godwinogada2654]

Ok then can he tell us openly how somalis make money through money laundering

[@gabinomanga9961]

SC should have a weekly podcast. We SHALL subscribe

[@auroijasper7378]

Grand mulla the best legal brain in kenya nothing but the truth.

[@WriterAmos]

This is by far the most informative video I've come across. Kenya has many problems but clearly, and new evidently, the root of them all is our leaders and their stubborn culture of selfish interests. How can the president intend to rehire someone they fired, in his own words, "upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of..." the said individuals? Are these people more important than the constitutional role of the ministerial offices they occupy? Or is the president just surrounded by a bunch of idiots? I mean, we just saw the other day a bunch of parliamentarians too blinded to challenge his recommendations just because they are shadowed under his political party. President Ruto had a chance to show Kenyans a gesture of good will and inclusive representation based on merit and integrity, by recommending new and professionally sound Kenyans. If this chance is lost, then the "gods" will be damned.

[@moseskigen4342]

Much respect to Ahmednasir Abdullahi

[@kalaini]

Ruto will never address corruption.

[@AboveandBeyondAviation1]

He is the centre of corruption

[@stephenomondi6790]

Heheheh, how can the pot call kettle black!!!!!

[@johnkariuki4184]

Because his other name is corruption

[@user-wb6xs6jv9l]

How would you address yourself? Ruto is corruption personified😂

[@generalkago5361]

You definitely can't address yourself. 😂😂 Talking to oneself is considered a sign of mental infirmity.

[@jkinya128]

Ruto doesn't listen to advice, he hires advisers then advices them. He micromanages everyone

[@MidicomCompanyLimited]

😂he hires advisors then advices them. What a punchline

[@frankomondi4993]

​@@MidicomCompanyLimited😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-un5ts6tk2d]

@@MidicomCompanyLimited , Babu Owino actually coined that punchline at least in relation to the president.

[@Justbarbara.B]

The problem with the president is he refuses to listen. No one, no matter how intelligent he is can run a government alone. Thank you Senior Counsel Ahmednasir.

[@richardkiptanui2952]

We shall be on streets next week Tuesday nothing new again

[@jayo7812]

I want to know if this man is ok in the head? I can't imagine a sane man would sack an incompetent cabinet amidst protests, have the opportunity to shift the trajectory of Kenya towards a broght future with a qualified cabinet, but goes and reappoints the very same cabinet. IS HE OK?Duale? Kindiki? What is Ruto saying??? Edit: He has now brought back Murkomen 😭😭 And has brought back others. But the worst is he has brought that drug lord, extravagant Tiktoker, and the man that destroyed a road in Mombasa in the middle of the night just because one of his critics made a cabro road for the people, JOHO, as a CS for mining! JOHO??? Joho??? I feel like naweza chizi sasa. I ask again, what is wrong with this man????!! Is HE OK?

[@eshatamlekha4912]

So frustrating honestly

[@BSNewsAlert]

He's a proverb in the tongue of a dog.

[@OkoaWatoto-yg5lx]

There's a difference between people who care about themselves and people who only care about themselves. - Selfish people

[@user-pw6so9mk4p]

He is himself incompetent some times you have people that talk well but all they have is talk no skills

[@user-pw6so9mk4p]

​@@OkoaWatoto-yg5lxmaybe he is just incompetent. Maybe a fool who is a good liar got elected. If he is cunning and greedy he would have ways to appease citizens while still making money.

[@LailaMohamed-b8o]

Thats has caused us alot of sleepless nights. Am still recovering.

[@sameysa9675]

Lawyer Ahmednassir has said it all. I wish all of us love the truth and say it out openly like himself. Remember he's a Ruto friend but he open-minded says it. Guys RUTO is the problem basi.

[@michaelkamau2121]

Ruto doesn’t want anyone to outshine him in terms of performance

[@everlyneatieno9615]

And just imagine he performs pathetically...how can you then describe his subjects?

[@Vodka_c-zar]

Underperfomance

[@ScriptieThe]

I was thinking the same thing when I tried to figure out his cabinet list of yesterday. He doesn't want to work with brilliant people. Too bad!

[@kapach1000]

But he is still not a perfomer. He is a fool to think he is

[@njoroge2061]

Ruto is competing with is Ministers and MPs

[@TONNYMWENDE]

Senior counsel; hats off

[@werelawrence4686]

he is a Thief

[@qrankmw.]

.eh..atwoli should be in jail..how did atwoli pay ahmednassir 50m instead of 200m..?.then atwoli (cotu).said alimlipa less vile "hakufanya kazi..how do you pay someone..crook.. who has not worked?.

[@werelawrence4686]

@@TONNYMWENDE Amhadissir and Atwoli are the biggest cartels in Kenya. Try to study how they acquired their wealth.

[@geoffreynganga4492]

kenya has some great minds,, Ahmednasir wewe ni kiongozi

[@stanleyoketch8134]

That short analysis of how Ruto arrived at the appointees by Ahmednassir portrays Ruto as very shallow.

[@jullietmburu9672]

Maybe because he is very shallow and entitled.

[@dicksonkimurgor7636]

Mr nasir is a brilliant man talking all truth and nothing but the truth

[@qrankmw.]

.eh..atwoli should be in jail..how did atwoli pay ahmednassir 50m instead of 200m..?.then atwoli (cotu).said alimlipa less vile "hakufanya kazi:..how do you pay someone(crook) who has not worked?.

[@duale1265]

This man , Ahmednasir Abdullahi's unmatched legal expertise, global recognition, and stellar case record make him the best lawyer in the world.

[@Mbugua-Kamau]

Really? Sycophancy at it’s highest

[@benedictsaulingi8229]

You are a fool on this.

[@ahmedfeleb4877]

​@Mbugua-Kamau he longer dances to zakayo's tunes

[@MohammedMohammed-uo5sk]

Thank you bro Abdulnassir for ur genuine sentiments exactly that's the problem of president Ruto but if president Ruto could turn his amazing ideas into action and tangible results seen by Kenyans needs then he will capture his seat in 2027.

[@jullietmburu9672]

Unfortunately what that takes is a tough type of discipline, especially when dealing with political friends., I doubt he can work against them, he's a politician after all.

[@ignatius7106]

..This didnt age well... After 6 hours Ruto has just recycled some incompetent figure into the new cabinet.. ... This man Ruto ....aarrrrghhh!

[@vitalisomondi1821]

I wonder how 'Chirchir' of all the people😢

[@1andeyo]

​@vitalisomondi1821 Ministry of transport , interior, and defense is where corruption reside. This is where campaign money is raised

[@pioneerhandle]

Aaarrrghhhhh... Exactly the anger expression I was looking for.... So annoying. He pretends to listen but doesn't hear!!!!!!..

[@josphatkaranja805]

In new surrounding the hen will stand on one leg😂

[@daviddavis7959]

Actually what we luck in CS is managerial competence. Running a ministry is like running a private company. The most important person in the minstry is the PS. The PS should have mangerial experience basically he is the one putting systems in place to deliver the services. In that the PS ensures there is no corruption, seals all corruption loopholes, ensures the systems are working efficiently. The CS is like the board chairman who ensures that the PS is implementing the vision.

[@achokastephen]

Lawyer Ahmednasir SC is a brilliant individual. His analysis is always on point. He is able to give both sides of the coin.

[@wayando]

That's not special. All Kenyans know what the problem is, VERY CLEARLY, while also participating in the same problem.

[@fatahovic6255]

​@@wayando there is a reason he is a senior counsel while you aint

[@wayando]

@@fatahovic6255 ... And you think that there is nothing I can do better than him?! Grow a brain buddy ...

[@wayando]

All Kenyans know what the problem is, VERY CLEARLY, while also participating in the same problem.

[@anthonymuchokimurigi1476]

if he had taken power and worked very well for the people, they would be loving him very much right now. but he rules for his entitled peers and not for the hustler.

[@leewythaka8309]

Not true, look at 2007 kibaki was performing extremely well but Kenyans still gave him a hard time. It's not about performing, it's about the serious propagandization of the masses.

[@walteralulu8483]

I think the finance bill had alot of budgeted corruption. Why did he appoint Mudavadi unconstitutionally yet the government is broke​@@leewythaka8309

[@user-oq9iz6wq3p]

Lawyers are very smart people. One thing they are taught before passing their exams or before qualifying is always to give hope to clients even if they know that client is going nowhere and in the evening to sit down with the opposition lawyer and discuss how to prolong the case and keep both sides happy and both sides keep on encouraging the opposing parties that we are winning and we are on the right track. So that is the way of every smart lawyer! Always pray that you never have to approach any lawyer and settle the matter out of court if possible and agreeable.

[@dianamacomolo9746]

This is what most people don't know.

[@judithokello2857]

I agree,in fact in a criminal law firm they even put soothing music.you tell the truth he decides how he will lie

[@andrewobongo8981]

Whenever I am outside during protests; I usually try and talk to fellow protesters around me when we were catching our breath after running from police brutality and teargas. A huge number of them painfully admit that they indeed voted for Ruto. It feels that they have a greater sense of duty and responsibility to set things right; even more than those of us who did not vote for him.

[@nusumkate123]

We know who voted for Ruto(tyranny of numbers)and we know why they voted for him ((tyranny of numbers)but we really don't know why they want him out!Ruto was an mp minister VP and tell me one thing he has done before ascending to presidency?uhuru presidency wasn't any better, in fact they over borrowed money and did nothing tangible with! Serious questions need to be asked!we all need changes, Infact we suffered longer than this gen z...we need to understand what we want first rather than who we don't want!

[@Kartun_Jack100]

I also voted for Ruto with a vision hustlers lives will indeed improve if not all,some. Turns out I was a victim of lies

[@xirsixussien7303]

@@nusumkate123 Truth be told, the whole world is dealing with economic problems due to covid 19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. Inflation is everywhere so its not a Ruto issue.

[@namelessOG1]

​@@xirsixussien7303 you are joking,right?😂

[@stephenomondi6790]

​@@xirsixussien7303you are either gullible or very ignorant.... That clown himself said the problem was neither of the issues you mentioned above but poor leadership from Uhuru and supposedly Raila, who was not a government official, he forgot he was a DP then, why has he changed tune to the same claims Uhuru made?

[@namelessOG1]

ashaprove countless times he is the problem but juu mnapenda kuwa wanyonge mnamsamehe mkidhani atachange😂😂😂damn

[@josephmwangi1398]

Stockholm Syndrome

[@sharonstone7587]

Vulnerable narcissistic, the most dangerous type.

[@elizabethiradukunda1950]

Ruto had an opportunity.. he squandered it.. his presidency ended today

[@MidicomCompanyLimited]

Are you even kenyan

[@abusad123]

​@MidicomCompanyLimited are you kenyan?

[@elizabethiradukunda1950]

@@abusad123 ? ukabila?

[@abusad123]

@elizabethiradukunda1950 I wonder why someone would ask the nationality of another person. Ruto must go!

[@ifgodsayyes.nobodycansayno1796]

​@MidicomCompanyLimited I wonder ruto must goooooooooooooooooooo

[@FazulSam]

EVERYTHING HE SAID IS SO TRUE!! I SUPPORT!!

[@leonkituyi3935]

Grand mullah is a great lawyer and very genuine but has a legal mind

[@paulkatembo1896]

That's 100% true. Murkomen was selected tribalistically and based on the fact of defending Ruto in Bomas of Kenya. We remember that even when Ruto was mistreated Murkomen stood up n stood with Ruto. So he technically has no clue about Road n could not deliver as a CS. RUTO made a huge mistake to appoint them based on election campaign performance. He would have awarded them with other jobs not MINISTRY bwana

[@dukemaranga960]

After Ruto's cabinet nominees announcement now I can confirm that he's the fundamental problem.

[@stephenomondi6790]

Ruto can never and will never deliberately and decisively tackle corruption.

[@ruthmutuli1575]

Ahmed Nasir is brilliant

[@mariamabeid]

Ahmednassir ! One of the best legal brains in Kenya..

[@werelawrence4686]

he is Thief

[@MichaelHeery]

​@@werelawrence4686 EXACTLY and a BULLSHITTER SUPREME.. Kenyans are so STUPID to admire this CROOK..

[@jamesernest2976]

​@@werelawrence4686aliiba nini?

[@jamesmwangi6122]

He's the most humble and generous gentleman.am a taxi driver and I can attest to the fact that he pays 20 times more the cost of a trip.he parks a G wagon and hops in a suzuki alto anytime

[@user-cs5bs8xd8r]

May he lived long🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LailaMohamed-b8o]

Simply put " the cow has refused".

[@baloz8974]

Exactly

[@trenchtown7362]

Exactly😂😂😂😂

[@edwinkabagi8628]

"Incompetent riffraffs he collected from rallies"...Well, looks like he brought them back.

[@mwangistephen8139]

One of the best Legal minds in The region

[@jamesg.muhohok7553]

The cabinet was never the problem. The cabinet was appointed with an agenda by the appointing authority and he was satisfied with their performance. How come that youths between 18 years and 25 years could see clearly the non- performance of government, while a seasoned lifetime politician of 60 years could not see that he is not delivering. He had a clear personal agenda and was working relentlessly on it.

[@ericollinswanjau1973]

The conversation was very timely. Now Ahmed Nassir should not chew his words. Now we know we are dealing with a mad man.

[@ahmedfeleb4877]

The Grand mulla could have been a good adviser but zakayo ni nani 😂😂

[@ericollinswanjau1973]

@@ahmedfeleb4877 Zakayo ni ule mpenda pesa. Greed.

[@danielmuthunga7064]

You elected a thief that he steals and brings back to you, you didn't want a stingy mganga

[@ericollinswanjau1973]

@@danielmuthunga7064 it's good you remind me that I exercised my democratic right and voted Zakayo in, by this I mean the majority, so Daniel, you who did not vote for Zakayo, aren't we having the same problem? It's not about the political divide my brother, and if it was, we know Raila also would not offer a better piece of pie. That's the reason we have this awakening and known the real enemy is our political class.

[@danielmuthunga7064]

@@ericollinswanjau1973 vote wisely for the sake of everyone

[@charleskanyangomuroki142]

Rutos campaign was based on weekly Mt Kenya harambees kumi kumi agreement looking where Azimio has cracks (bungoma) and so on .

[@burberry255able]

Kenya has so many great minds that can run these ministries very efficiently , but Ruto seems to prefer puppets he can control rather than independent thinkers who would challenge his all knowing ego

[@fadhilirimba6]

Well Said..

[@franmdleleni6520]

He is not reading the mood in the room. This will take him down. Even if those he recycled are competent, he should not have recycled them. He could have looked for new faces from Kenyans who are competent. This would have saved him a little bit

[@pioneerhandle]

He wants people to stroke his ego????... Dictatorship

[@edgarmokua5220]

One of the best interviews and analysis I have heard for a while

[@patriciaa4451]

You were so right in this interview, learned senior. It's too bad Ruto doesn't listen to wise counsel.

[@rosaarik7365]

Well done Ahmed Nasir very smart lawyer.

[@winnienthathe798]

Always a pleasure to listen to senior counsel👍

[@cr7-f1n]

Ahmednasser hit the nail on the head, the problem in this country is governance, corruption thrives

[@IamWhoYouSayIam]

To be honest, when Ahmed is hot whining about Raika Odinga, I swear he is very factual on almost every thing. He fires from all cylinders. But now ai want to see what he is going to say now that Ruto has recycled his cronies to the cabinet after gazetting their failures. Wilber sue Ruto?

[@samwelkariuki1291]

This guy is brilliantly honest without favor. Speaking truth.

[@josephkajani3703]

Very well said . Poor governance is costing this nation big time.

[@patrickrubongoya1427]

This man is very intelligent, knowledgeable; on issues of governance especially, and must be of a high standing too!

[@alexnjuguna5942]

The president knew what he wanted to achieve by appointing the calibre of people so as to achieve it. Not once he was televised saying his cabinet were just tourist and knew nothing concerning their dockets. One was left bewildered as to how he retained them for that long. A fish rot from the head…….a clueless CEO and a board pulling to enrich themselves and their kin.

[@juliamongina6084]

Chirchir there's been blackout in Kenya but since gen z started there's no blackout chirchir out😂😂😂

[@sahidsamatar6485]

Absolutely true counsel abdinasir. You puted clear everything I agree

[@AhmedsiradAbdullahi-i9x]

This man should be the attorney general of the republic of Kenya.

[@mathewomolo]

enyewe Ruto anatuona tu watu bladfakkin

[@WWEST464]

Ruto had ZERO intention of fulfilling his campaign promises.he was going to say anything and promise heaven to occupy statehouse.And he did!! He trashed everything including the wheel burrow nonsense and bottom up whatever it was, nobody understood it

[@enidhaviland4824]

The IMF went to Burkina Faso's leader to offer him loans and he refuses emphatically, and he is a wise person.

[@daniellimo4087]

😂😂😂😂 Kenyans are funny. You elect a guy who has never run a ministry without a scandal and you expect him to deal with corruption? How did you guys not see this?

[@ephragtobu8821]

Watching this in hindsight after naiming of batch 1 @Ahmednassir the Fundamental problem is indeed the president

[@user-oq9iz6wq3p]

Ahmednassir should be the advisor to the government for good governance.!

[@stivinsmasai]

Without addressing corruption, we have no country...sadly

[@Nesta121]

Brilliant guy though the balance of politics especially in a country like ours is a different ball game

[@user-zq2pw8xv7f]

Ahmednasir prediction has been verified by appointments!

[@robertidenya1432]

This guy was Ruth's number one supporter now throwing him under the bus. The common hatred of Raila is a hell of a drug.

[@ongedoosungawanangayo3055]

Ahmednasir, I like your analysis. Kudos bro, our stability is true and that is our resilience

[@mohamedismail5288]

Forgive my ignorance but, do we’ve in place already specific terms of reference for every specific cabinet secretary role?

[@mura5615]

THAT IS TRUE AND IF PRESIDENT CANNOT STOP CORRUPTION THEN HE OR SHE MUST GET OUT.SOMEBODY FROM GENZ MUST BE ELECTED IN 2027.PERIOD.

[@norbertmetto7552]

Great lawyer

[@MukuriaJW]

Kudos Wakili

[@matts6894]

Grand Mullar ready for the weather

[@benardmusite7461]

Very nice man, intelligent man.

[@abdiahmedmohamed5158]

Senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi,role model to many comrades out there including me.

[@Bantu5263-b6o]

moses kuria said changing Ruto is like beating a stone zero expectations for a tedious job

[@alipo172]

Can I be invited for this show..am a NO body...but..I really need to be in this show.. my age,,ideas and thoughts might be of importance..my thoughts though

[@walterongeri8789]

SC is very right on the issue of Ruto 's appointments.....they are very smart on podiums

[@simonmakacha5810]

We will continue to fight for the betterment of a brighter tomorrow, the truth they won't kill all of us.

[@user-oq9iz6wq3p]

Good governance, accountability, transparency, completely lacking in the governance.. corruption is the king with these government officials!

[@falanqeeye5106]

I always look forward listening to the senior councel.

[@alicembari8190]

Tired and exhausted by the regime 😢 there's no change only blackmail

[@achiengmasiga4445]

People are now calling him 'William' freely. This indicates a lose of legitimacy. Otherwise, people would be proud to call him Mr. President

[@swts4k]

😂😂😂 demoted even in the minds of people

[@getrudemukami5112]

can you bring, mama mboga, juakali sector, bodaboda, uber, universty student, to share thier views on the current situation.

[@falanqeeye5106]

I love his argument

[@lucywanja3019]

We are not short of competent, principled professionals, with experience to serve as CSs.

[@amoskatana702]

"Incompetent riffraffs that he collected from rallies" -Grand Mulla

[@TheTrendyTypist]

Tulisema DISSOLVE not RESHUFFLE! William Ruto never listened! He never learned!

[@mutisyatimothy8199]

He is a stupid, corrupt tribalistic miniature he cannot change for sure

[@priscillam4210]

Personality and integrity of a President can drive away or attract highly qualified and competent people to work in his cabinet, So voters should vote a President who can attract high calibre people to want to work under him Hi

[@hassanyussuf-kh5dg]

Mr Ahmednassir Abdilahi aka Grandmullah is hitherto the best Attorney General Kenya has not yet had. Kudos to him !

[@qrankmw.]

.ehh...atwoli should be in jail....how did atwoli pay ahmednassir 50m instead of 200m...??...then atwoli (cotu).said alimlipa less vile "hakufanya kazi:..how do you pay someone who has not worked?.

[@adrahilowle1083]

The problem started with previous government

[@Beachpeach949]

The previous gvt never had a rejected finance bill or dissolved cabinet, life was better back then only a blind fan would argue with that

[@user-xo7ty6fx4g]

Best legal mind huyu ndio attorney general Sasa Lakin Ruto hataki watu smart

[@anthonykangara8021]

Expecting Ruto to deal with corruption is expecting a river to flow in reverse ◀️.

[@maureenachi1]

« If he doesn’t get it right he is the problem » I see it.

[@ruthmuya282]

Guess am listening to this too late. Just saw some recycling...lol

[@theflyingbushman]

This guy😂. Refers to the president as William as if they are drinking buddies.... 6:42

[@tanuidan]

12:31, you pick weak members and then complain or a surprised that your team is not performing. That simply shows a lack of good judgment. I wonder where else poor judgment has been applied, especially in foreign policy front.

[@daviddavis7959]

Micro-managing everthing. I here cabinet meetings ar just rubber stumps. There is no debate or decent. Ruto feels he is the smartest person in the room and no one can give a divergent view.

[@DumbaYassin]

Welcome Africans Brothers and sisters to discuss for this because we're in the same problem in Africa is the same problem our leaders to Bullid they Dictator emperor in Africa but museveni is Heard of this

[@ElijaMwasi]

Tha5 y he is our grand mullah MashAllah nay Allah keep on blessing him he is so powerful coz of Allah when he sneez the sycophants fant

[@FelixTarus-bz4vj]

Whoops, too late for that

[@Unclesam00001]

Am here to say he is the problem 😂😂😂