Kenya’s President William Ruto is weak, confused and incompetent! - Journalist Andrew Mwenda says

[@Kiky001]

I'm a young Kenyan 🇰🇪 and I really have time for these unsolicited IGNORANCE so I will keep it brief; The Entire country is UNITED on the matter!More united THAN EVER! Kenyans dont have a problem with paying taxes, we are against State Money mismanagement, wastage AND CORRUPTION! We are simply fighting for BETTER GOVERNANCE, something you cannot comprehend ! VIVAAAA my people!! 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@joenem2006]

Very strong

[@tridabalira5992]

It is indeed ignorant. The youth are speaking for many. The corrupt leaders who live like kings. Also the consultation he speaks about is just on paper. If people can’t afford to eat what kind of people are you leading.

[@mboyamulati-ls1cu]

Uganda is 32 years behind kenya the political front,hence my good bro,Imagine you been ruled with one president since 1986,address your issue at home, leave kenya for kenyans.

[@sageforce9306]

Imagine these fossils discussing about a great democratic country which is a foreign concept to them

[@euniceaharimpitsya5383]

This shows it's true. We woke Ugandans don't agree with what he's saying

[@calvinceochieng1023]

He is analysing what he doesn't know what he is saying. Andrew Mwenda ought to keep silent on matters of Kenyan politics.

[@BillyJames-l6x]

Uganda u have a big problem if this guy is the one analysing your politics

[@katimboallan4605]

Mwenda does not speak for govt. Many Ugandans are well informed of what is happening not only in Africa but in the rest of the world.

[@BillyJames-l6x]

@@katimboallan4605 I don't think they are otherwise how can u have a president for 40 years

[@jacksonkitunga2464]

always a good and wise idea to let enemies of pple to vomit all the trap's,then set yours in waiting

[@mukisamargie]

Museveni relative

[@jeffobande3542]

This man has lived under military rule and doesnt appreciate nor understand what democracy is all about. Our Kenyan politics is different from Uganda's. Ruto he so called weak is a tyrant like him only that our kenyan consitution ties his hands and the public is woke

[@moisun2017]

Many sane and intelligent Kenyans sincerely beleive in the leadership of Ores Ruto. Gen Z can come with better suggestions but we are not going to destroy the little we already have.

[@bashirmugisa3379]

What is democracy? Define democracy Mr.

[@KuzulaKapembwa]

That's why our Africa is still suffering because of such careless people, for sure the first guy might be part of the tyrant politicians like your Ruto, maybe they have some connections

[@eglerodero9437]

@@joe9125which MP’s are you talking about? They were bribed heavily(tax payers money) to vote for the bill. They are so afraid of Ruto! I can’t listen to this guys BS

[@euniceaharimpitsya5383]

Don't listen to this mumu. What does he know. Ruto must go.

[@nellyjanewangubroughton7387]

This man should shut up. Go dictate to his own wife and children 😮. Yes members of Parliament who do not represent their electorate.

[@rosemaryokoth8382]

Matiang'i and Sufina.

[@naomiemathurinetv4709]

This man is an id..t!

[@AkolongAkolong]

Let's pay him a visit

[@namaleomukubi9550]

Those who know dont speak, them that do not know speak to much. Delusion per excellence this is not Uganda.

[@josephwanyasa7264]

Let him respect the will of Kenyans who are the shoe wearers.

[@lucywaithira3050]

The fact that the guy in spects is educated and that's his thinking there's no hope for UG

[@danomolo7365]

You're right, we voted a vote of no confidence to Parliament.

[@roseceasar8322]

That is why you are not a kenyan,power belongs to the pple, that is why we are preparing to recall them.

[@victorwaime3920]

What you don't know we are dealing with a cabal of demagogues who are vommitting on our shoes and don't care so I wonder which dialogue you're talking about.

[@georgejuma9221]

Our constitution stipulates everything, including the power that belongs to the people 😅😅😅😅😅

[@katimboallan4605]

That is a slogan for most modern constitutions. It started from the US

[@englishwithnelson6138]

@@katimboallan4605 and that’s Kenya constitution. Follow the constitution

[@jamesmakori1342]

After listening to my brother from Uganda. You are still very far. You have along way to go. Everything happening in kenya is constitutional except the police who are taking time to reform. Thank you.

[@georgejuma9221]

@jamesmakori1342 well said

[@abeloriri8030]

This guy should be familiar with Kenyans' situation before advocating violence by supporting Ruto's regime!

[@fathumoali8710]

M7 style will not be allowed in Kenya period

[@katimboallan4605]

There is a big difference btn the two. One is a civilian, the other is tried and tested rebel-come army General. Let's wait and see if Ruto will give up the seat.

[@IgnatiusSanya]

​@@katimboallan4605who said he shud give up the seat? You are iut of the topic.you dont know what we are after

[@josephmwanganyi3016]

This thing is beyond draconian and archaic political theories that are being expressed by Mr. Mwenda who is obviously suffering from some form of colonial hangover.

[@casparnigell5510]

Does this man realize how much corruption exists in Kenya? He's talking about services as if it is a favor being done to the Kenyan people. Yet our money has already been stolen and now you want to tax us more so you can steal even more?? This doesn't make sense. Hii ni ujinga. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@eriqo46]

The first man has totally talk Rubish and Nonsense

[@kibzshow7122]

I admire a few things Ugandan but this kind of mindset cannot work in Kenya. I'm inclined to think that this panel either has no clue what Kenyans are protesting about or just have a subservient mentality

[@incbluesail3080]

Very true 😂😂😂 ana habari😂😂😂😂😂

[@incbluesail3080]

What'd you admire in Uganda??? Poor small highways???😂😂😂😂

[@Lulu-po3kn]

This thing is not over yet. It's a lot more serious than all of you seem to realize, people have been nursing so much pain and frustration. It's not over yet.

[@englishwithnelson6138]

Shut up. Elected by people. According to to Kenya constitution power belongs to people

[@bernardoduke5496]

Kenya is a country, don't jock ,the sovereign power is with the people,.

[@kayumbarose5024]

Be guided by the Kenyan constitution sir.

[@GeorgeKadiri-rt5ne]

The military minded fellow is not competent enough to discuss Kenyan matters. Rumours are a basis of some of the statements.

[@BmQrystal69]

This guy should revisit civic education

[@thetechystuff9971]

The politics Mwenda is advocating for of "holding one's groundand never retreating as a leader" belong to 3BC. Power belongs to the people...and on a light note, Kenyans are not Ugandans...we can't just take any shiet from a politician no matter how powerful.

[@incbluesail3080]

Thanks for telling him.

[@ignatius7106]

MY Ugandan brothers, do you accept that your leader should rule over you without oversight, as per this guy ? Kenyans moved away from strong man leadership 22 years ago.. kenyan expect their leader to listen to them and serve them ... Kenya has had four transitions while you have a life president...does that sit well with you?

[@katimboallan4605]

Very true, when will the protests force Ruto to resign. Will he actually resign from his position??

[@ring-tone278]

This is the question to all Kenyans; Will you side with your childern or will you side with foreigners? Some of the children are traumatized from what they saw on Tuesday. Kenya for Kenyans. No to foreigners and their agents.

[@LeninOkindo]

It would be stupid listening to someone who has never experienced democracy or good leadership a day in there life. They have half the story and choose to ride with it.

[@loicemaina2356]

Toa.huyo mtu hapo don't buy his talks shenzi

[@incbluesail3080]

Shenzi sana😂😂😂😂

[@mackiste4707]

While MPs were elected to represent, power ultimately resides with the people. Evidently, MPs have been swayed by external influences, forsaking their mandate. Consequently, citizens reclaim their authority through peaceful democratic protests.

[@marywilbourne200]

Woww he's calling the OWNERS of Kenya "mobs"!!

[@casparnigell5510]

This man belongs in the era of Moi. Today the Nation belongs to the citizens. This is not about one man Ruto establishing himself as STRONG or WEAK. It is about doing what is good for the country / citizens, not what is good for one leader. This man talk utter nonsense. Hii ni lugha na mawazo ya zamani. 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@kiki4184]

There is nothing a Ugandan can tell Kenyan, nothings we can learn from uganda in terms of governors. Please tell NRM general to shut his big mouth.

[@incbluesail3080]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vhlathanosh]

😂😂😂

[@bantuvoicemuchaik.k.7715]

Then who's country is that.....the country is for people,for the people...we do not vote for strong people ...we vote for people who listen to us...I'm replying to that first guy....

[@maryjones3523]

What you talking about, you lost my friend, it's about the money, collected, for taxes and then they steal that money and no one is refusing to pay, taxes but how the are spreading is the problem, please Uganda go solve ur own problems and leave Kenya to solve its own. .

[@ring-tone278]

Ruto is not interested in Dialogue because he wants to listen to Gen Z but to save his skin. Let him go.

[@ibrahimndaire5837]

Ugandans tell me now,. how did we Kenyans ended up into debt shit?. Bad governance and improper use of office incompetence corruption

[@katimboallan4605]

Are you saying bad governance and corruption started with Tito two years ago?

[@amosotieno4418]

We are not hooligans...we are simply kenyans...our laws means the sovereign belong to people of kenya...so shut up and deal with your Ugandan issues..

[@Sparxx74]

KENYANS ARE STRONG AND POWERFUL NOT THEIR PRESIDENT..THE POWER IS WITH THE PEOPLE NOT THE PRESIDENT...TELL THAT MAN TO TAKE OLD MENTALITY TO MUSEVENI

[@mulinzibrian7701]

Mwenda is speaking 'Musevenism' and Idi 'Aminism'. He is right to say what he says because that's what his leaders have been doing.

[@stevemwakalama1295]

Dear brothers and sisters, Our number 1 enemy in Africa is corruption and bad governance. The other thing is recycling retired people back in government, where the youths feel neglected. These are the core issues affecting Africa at large

[@thomasveder6073]

Hi. Proposal: 🛑 Cut the salary of all MPs and previous MPs as well as wife’s of….. Don’t take „loans“ of IMF , world bank etc Regards Muhd Tariq Veder 🇸🇦 Goons are the ones who caused havoc! Activated by government, MPs and police!

[@sherieash1280]

HAS THIS MAN EVER BEEN A LEADER? WHEN A NATION REACHES MOB VIOLENCE IT IS TIME FOR THE LEADER TO RESIGN.

[@incbluesail3080]

His not a leader buy a pappet😂😂😂😂😂

[@PrinceO-jg3fq]

This man's narrative is too Polish and sounds like one of those cowards we have in Africa today who don't understand the meaning of democracy, like one of those who sell their country for nothing. We loved our Brothers and Sisters in Kenya (Gen Z ❤)

[@josephonkendi1906]

Democracy means government of the people for people and by the people. President will definitely listen to the people and action to the will of the majority

[@mosestibo3482]

When speaking of taxes, borrowing and services in Africa, it is prudent to consider the theft and waste by the state. There is plenty of money for services if government is fiscally responsible.

[@AlickChima]

Ruto simply demonstrates that presidents should listen to their people's concern. Sadly, this revolutionary concession cost lives of young, vibrant, and energetic souls

[@josephnjihia5078]

Corruption in kenya 🇰🇪 has been on the highest since independence that's why people are not willing to pay taxes

[@TWUMKWAME5]

Uganda has a dictatorship and Kenya has a democracy and constitution, that is the difference.

[@Adracsh]

Supremacy of the state does not supercede the supremacy of the people it governs

[@paulnabiswa3095]

The supreme powers lies with the people. Not the president and the parliamentarians.

[@Lulu-po3kn]

Andrew Mwenda, before making such a statement you should find out exactly what happened when the demonstration started. You are a journalist you need to get your story right. Come on man!

[@namaleomukubi9550]

Assumption is the lowest level of thinking,well said👌this is not Uganda..

[@BirungiAisha-gg6gp]

He is not jst a jounerlist he also supports museveni and he is his adviser

[@francis5279]

Andrew Mwende comes across as someone with weak mind to think deeper.. Ruto has done the right thing to apologise and pledge to do better. I hope he does do better.

[@mhunja]

The Kenyan constitution is very clear that the sovereignty lies in the people not the parliament. Please stop being theoretical. There was a difference between peaceful demonstrators and things. Why is no one appreciating this fact.

[@ignatius7106]

Mental exercise here.. He claims Kenya shilling depreciated to 130 for one dollar.. Enters Uganda shillings at 3800 for one dollar...

[@twagirayezuherbert2228]

Andrew has yet proved that he's not a journalist to reckon with.

[@ring-tone278]

Do not call Kenyans thugs and Hooligans please. Do that for your fellow countrymen. Kenya is not Uganda. What did you do the time of Amin or even now? Simply cowardice.

[@jenipher3539]

Definately one of the ugandan thiefs. He fears uganda is next

[@rtnjj6459]

who said we dont want to pay taxes ? our problem is the misappropriation of the funds generated from our taxes

[@incbluesail3080]

He doest know

[@dennismcodhis776]

The truth about Uganda is that you still have a long way to enjoy civilian rule. The situation in Kenya is different than in Uganda. The same way you feel our president is incompetent is the same we do that Mu7 is a dictator but there is nothing we can do.

[@mugabistephen8894]

kenya has had civilian rule right from independence, how did the economy reach the level it is now that is causing mayhem, postelection genocide ,unemployment and all those evils yet its been under civilian rule since 12-12-1963,check your perception and begin to reason.

[@righttoknowwiththomas9178]

The president of Kenya actually thanked the Kenya police.plesse check your facts

[@bernardoduke5496]

Museveni has bewitched this guy

[@AFRICANVINTAGE]

I now see the effects of museveni on his people.

[@dkteliud3513]

Kenya is a democratic country

[@euniceaharimpitsya5383]

I wish Ugandan GenZ could visit him. Imagine him calling these young Kenyans hooligans 😢.

[@mugabistephen8894]

How is the situation in Haiti different from what is happening in Kenya? and how achieving is it to Kenyans apart from causing more goon illusionism and un reasonable actions, mind you all those vagabonds on streets don't know why they are demonstrating and it's very ironical to assume that what they are doing is right and am sure the demonstration does not even depict an inch of what the total population would do if given the opportunity to have their say.

[@mackiste4707]

Kenyans do not inherently object to paying taxes. The primary issue, which apologists overlook, is the profligate expenditure, indicative of corruption. If Kenyans must live within their means, this frugality should commence at the highest echelons of government.

[@iank8681]

The kind of ignorance and brain wash displayed in that guys words is appalling. We love you Ugandans but sometimes travel the world so that the you appreciate that your mother's food isn't the best

[@micesir1243]

He wants Kenyans to be governed for 40 yrs like Uganda.

[@VisionCarrierDreamCatcher]

Have you ever seen a man walking aimlessly, lost in town? Here is exhibit No.1

[@emmanuelmungono1108]

Medard ssegona understand our Kenyan politics, the man in specks he doesn't understand kenyan anger.

[@snownfire]

Uganda has no hope...poor Uganda. BTW is Mwendawazimu Kenyan?? Has he ever lived in a country governed by rule of law? He is shockingly foolish

[@incbluesail3080]

😂😂😂😂

[@righttoknowwiththomas9178]

Sizable number of Ugandans carrying the Ugandan flag participated in the picketing.They may have taken part in burning the Uganda hse

[@willieteb7993]

Certainly they must be another way to pay the debt other than going to IMF to get indebted more. What about reducing the size of the cabinet? Reducing the number of staff in embassies abroad? Simply scale down on government spending, and reducing ministerial salaries, starting with the President himself. Ruto should learn from President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso who has turned down IMF loans and he's running the country well.

[@bashirmugisa3379]

The most clever Journalist we have in East Africa. Hooligans represents 2% they can't disorganize the government or parliament i was happy about that.

[@Latans]

From your discussion i understand that all the parnalista dont understand what is in Kenya,how i wish the host could give a call to a Kenyan on this live show to paint a true picture of what is on the ground.For example the clip that Ruto says the kenyan IG is the most incompetent itas way back 2yrs ago when Ruto had just taken over as the president,which led to the then Ig being sacked. Fact check your points before discussing them,and if you dont know,you can as well call any Kenyan and will paint the true picture if at all you dont have any correspondent on the ground.

[@Chucku153]

The root of the problem is corruption and income inequality through taxation. However destruction of property and life is NEVER ACCEPTABLE. Peaceful protest is a democratic right in a democracy.

[@incbluesail3080]

At 1:18 What doe's this guy know about rule of law and people's right? Do you think you're powerful than the people? You're the type of out dated African leaders that the Bokinabe President Traole was talking about. Useless to your own people!!! You seat there and tell us about your ideas, when Uganda has the weakest economy and currency in the East and Central Africa.😂😂😂😂 If you know too much then Why then don't you get Uganda's economy from last in East Africa to the first position???😂😂😂😂 Why has Uganda be lagging behind since 1962??? Cause of such mentally and outdated ideas from old African leaders with expired future.😂😂😂😂 what future do know of what the going generations want??? Give you ideas to NATO (No Action Talk Only) 😂😂😂 without results. When countries talk about Kenya, only the best African economies should talk, Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia but not Uganda cause you have nothing to show apart from too much talking😂😂😂

[@SudeysAbdullahi]

Moi was weak confused and incompetent.. Ruto brought down president Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila odinga....

[@hadassahjune94]

If he is not Kenya switch him

[@LogelanIsaac]

From the first assessment I learnt one thing: Everything is wrong in Uganda if that is the mindset you have. All powers belong to people and we can exercise it directly or indirectly. You continue sitting in your homes, while Museveni is consolidating powers while your people get impoverished. We Kenyans won't let that happen and for a rogue leader like Ruto we cannot sit back and watch our nation crumble under our watch.

[@munguci12]

You talked well till impoverishment. If it's a matter of impoverishment, dude, majority of Ugandan masses may well be better than majority of Kenyan masses

[@incbluesail3080]

His pretending to know too much but say nothing of value😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@katimboallan4605]

The current indebtness did not start with Ruto.

[@sirisya]

Andrew Mwenda, "In Kenya, no one wants to pay taxes". Where did you get that from, Andrew???? Kenyans are rejecting over taxation, government excesses, corruption, and misappropriation/gross misuse of public funds. You are a journalist my friend, do due diligence before making misleading and unfortunate public pronouncements.

[@SsemG]

Hawa Gen z ,wako Kenya mzima nahata abroad,sautiyaoni Moja, nivigumu kuwa convince natena niwasomi ,Kuna nurses. Engineering etc.

[@karimazizkembo5312]

This just shows how backwards Uganda is. Democracy belongs to the people, period. You should remove your dictator Museveni first before talking about Kenya.

[@peterbavu1055]

IGNORANCE is the brother of deliberate stupor...being stupid by choice.U cant argue our matters and ways as Kenyans if u dont live in Kenya. Please dont mislead Ruto. Ruto cant fight 3 million protestors if the few police we have have been outdone.

[@oliwoodstudiosvids]

I don't agree with this journalist, the people of Kenya, have a right to rebel against Ruto.. not sure where he is coming from ????

[@FerdinandKinye]

That is DICTATORSHIP Andrew. Negotiation, deterrence could have saved lives

[@ostravainfantry762]

Andrew, shut up. You don't understand. In Kenya ,Article 1 overrides your reactionary comparisons& quibbling rants

[@TalktoAfrica]

Kenyans politics is not like Uganda politics, Ruto is not a dictator, he is a bad democrat. Holding ground etc works well in dictatorships. Learn Kenya

[@tamaleraymond6762]

The problem of Andrew is competent with 19th century politics and scholar. 21st century needs concessions.....what's supremacy of the Government means hahahahaha today's challenges you listen and understand each other than exercising supremacy and you lose much more than understanding. Paul to Peter borrowing and payment system doesn't address today's challenges. Can law makers override people's needs? Kenyans, Ugandans all pay taxes it's only misused why don't you address the issues of mismanagement than supremacy claims.

[@wycliffew.woduor1748]

15.50: Dr. Patricia, countless sessions of dialogue have not worked. It appears only one panelist (the MP) gets the context and can address matters soberly..

[@kamche3563]

Power belongs to the Kenyan people...! It's true our current parliament has been held hostage by the executive & does not represent the majority view. Storming parliament was a symbolic act that citizens can recall rogue Mps anytime. Our constitution is very progressive. Ruto is just a representative of the people. You go rogue, you go home!! You need to sit back and do your proper research.

[@jeanwilliams-bowens124]

You guys dont have anything. Find another way . Export stuff. Raise cows and ecport butter. Fish farms and ecport fish

[@nicktibit1018]

This macho nne dont get it? The power belongs to the people. People did not elect MPs kuwa malaya bungeni. The worst part is overspending and lavish living to these mpigs. We choose MPs to represent us. They consult us and act on our behave. Taxation without representation uprising gave birth to USA. How many times do we raise taxes? What about job market? What are you taxing when 2third of the population have education but not employment? What has Ruto done to kenyan? What folks are tired of is poor administration and corruption

[@hassanabi4508]

The clip he’s talking about is an old clip,not during rutos presidency,about calling the police commissioner incompetent..these Ugandan journalists are so clueless man🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MrTwabwire]

"I agree with Mwenda's economic analysis, but I'm dismayed by his impolite choice of words. Instead of using blunt language like 'the president is incompetent', he could have expressed his point in a more constructive and respectful manner, such as 'the president's policies has been ineffective' or 'there are areas where the president can improve'. Using inflammatory language only serves to polarize and undermine constructive dialogue." BUT I mus mention price situations in Kenya are more sensitive then in uganda.

[@juliusmaina6757]

This guy is just another empty folk. Who did the members of Parliament represent? Kenyans voted no and they went ahead to vote the bill in. Yes Kenyans are voting for no confidence with the parliament because they are voting according to their greed. Site any development that has taken place for the last two years. What has 56 trips benefited the country? I don't support violence,but let's ask ourselves what drove the youths to violence? Simple answer: corruption and poor governance. We can't borrow and steal the same money we've borrowed. What has the money we borrowed for two years done?

[@JohnYuga-lp2ld]

Remember Ruto's 2007/8 ICC case is pending; so he should be careful abusing/killing more Kenyan human rights!

[@techarch8851]

This man has no idea what he is talking about. He has been living under musevnis dictatorship that he does not have an idea of what democracy looks like. Those mps were not representing the people who elected them. That's why the whole country was angry. Kenyans are complaining about the corruption that has manifested like a cancer. Most of the country's revenue has been stolen to fund the extravagant lifestyle of the political class. Kenyans have a blotted cabinet and parliament with extremely high salaries excluding the "imaginary" govt expenditure. This guy talking about govt services. The hospitals are not free and do not have medicines and equipment because the money was stolen. Kenyans had free education during kibakis error now there is no free eductaion. So what is this guy talking about regarding services?? Uganda are very far from anything near democracy. Museveni is ruling with an iron fist. And Ugandans unlike Kenyans have no guts to stand up for their rights and remove the dictator.

[@kishnapage9934]

Maybe Kenya should take a cue from the Minister of finace of Jamaica 🇯🇲, the Honorable Dr. Nigel Clark; no new taxes for straight 8 years yet the economy is in the best shape it has ever been in. I recommend that Kenya's finance minister give him a call and get some valuable advice from him.

[@KamanjaKihato]

The question is what message is sent across board when the youth, who 're majority by far of population 've lost confidence & trust of MPs, parliament & president ? This calls for total overhall.

[@davidkenyanya2437]

Andrew - it always pays to understand a situation before commenting! You are terribly ill informed of what is happening in Kenya. We have a situation where Ruto has overrun all government institutions to perpetuate his weird ideas. Never mind that Kenyans never elected him in the first place. Please note 98% of Kenyans had rejected that Finance Bill before it was pushed down their throat through that fake Parliamentary process. After this we want deal with parliament.

[@emmanuelmakolo2888]

My friend, the way you are talking shows you ignorance concerning Kenyan law and constitution. You can't bring Ugandan confusion in Kenya. The members of Parliament voted against the will of the people. That is why they are in the streets. People want to pay taxes but we don't see what those taxes are doing apart from making politicians rich.