Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has dismissed the increasingly popular “Ruto Must Go” slogan, saying it has lost its meaning and relevance in modern Kenyan politics. Speaking on Sunday during an interdenominational church service in Migori County attended by President William Ruto, Junet urged the opposition to offer constructive alternatives instead of relying on outdated protest chants.
“That slogan doesn’t need launching,” Junet quipped. “You can just shout it into a microphone in Nairobi. We’ve heard it for years ‘Moi Must Go,’ ‘Uhuru Must Go.’ It no longer moves the country forward.”
Junet, a vocal ODM figure, used the opportunity to distance himself from opposition leaders who continue to use confrontational rhetoric against the government. He emphasized the need for unity and development, reaffirming his commitment to the Kenya Kwanza government’s broader coalition agreements.
“We signed 10 agreements to bring Kenyans together, and we will stick by them,” he said, adding that ODM leaders who insult the president or government were acting on their own.
His remarks came as President Ruto began a three-day development tour of Migori County, launching a series of key projects aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and economic growth.
On Sunday, Ruto was set to launch the construction of a Technical Training Institute (TTI) and a Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Suna West. He also visited Kehancha Town in Kuria West to unveil the Kehancha Affordable Housing Project.
On Monday, the president will tour Rongo to inspect the Kosir ESP Market and unveil a new facility at Rongo Comprehensive School. He will later launch the construction of an Animal Health Training Institute in Awendo and inspect the Uriri ESP Market. Additionally, he will oversee the issuance of a school bus to St. Pius Uriri High School and inspect ongoing developments in Nyatike, including the Muhuru Bay Pier and the Muhuru-Masara Road.
The tour will conclude on Tuesday with a visit to Ntimaru, where Ruto will inspect the local ESP Market and Affordable Housing Project before heading to Narok County.
Junet’s remarks and the president’s visit highlight shifting political dynamics and a renewed focus on tangible development over divisive politics.
