Homa Bay Town MP: Stop ignoring Ruto’s wins, be honest about progress

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has challenged critics of President William Ruto to be sincere.

Through his X handle on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Kaluma said that those who often dismiss the President’s promises as lies are quick to go silent when the projects they doubted come to life.

Kaluma wrote, “They say President William Ruto is lying whenever he promises to undertake different development projects across Kenya, but remain mum when the projects they imagined were impossible are undertaken.”

He argued that while it is fair to hold leaders accountable, it is equally important to acknowledge progress when it is made.

Moreover, he pointed out that the political culture of only focusing on what has not been done, while ignoring visible developments, fuels unnecessary negativity.

According to him, this approach erodes the spirit of national unity and makes it difficult for citizens to appreciate the scale of ongoing projects.

Projects cited as proof of delivery

To drive his point home, Kaluma gave examples of what he sees as tangible evidence of the President’s delivery.

“Well, even as stadia come up everywhere, our road from Mandera through Wajir to Garissa is on just as the dualling of the road from Nairobi to Western Kenya!” he posted.

He maintained that these projects, once completed, will serve as long-term infrastructure assets that speak for themselves.

Kaluma emphasised that he does not expect critics to abandon their role, but he urged them to be balanced.

In his view, celebrating the good while pointing out shortcomings would show maturity in political engagement and give Kenyans a fuller picture of the country’s development journey.

He further remarked that “the projects will speak loudly,” suggesting that in time, the results will be clear enough to silence those who doubt the government’s commitment to delivering on its promises.

His comments have since stirred mixed reactions online, with supporters agreeing that some critics overlook visible progress, while opponents maintain that the government must still do much more.

As the conversation continues, Kaluma’s intervention highlights the growing debate on whether political criticism in Kenya should evolve to recognise both achievements and failures in equal measure.