Lawyer Allied To Opposition Backs President William Ruto After Kalonzo Road Remarks

What was meant to be a sharp political attack by President William Ruto has now taken an unexpected turn after outspoken lawyer Wahome Thuku, a known supporter of Ruto’s removal from office, publicly agreed with the president’s argument.

The comments have stirred debate across political camps, leaving many questioning long-held loyalties and uncomfortable truths.

During a rally in Kiambu, President William Ruto took aim at Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, questioning his ability to champion development for others when the road leading to his Tseikuru home remains dusty and muddy after decades in national leadership.

Ruto’s remarks quickly went viral, triggering heated reactions online. Wahome Thuku weighed in through a Facebook post that has since attracted wide engagement.

Thuku made it clear that despite being firmly opposed to Ruto’s continued stay in power, the president’s point could not be dismissed lightly. 

He argued that leadership should start at home, and that decades in top politics without transforming one’s immediate surroundings raises serious questions.

The lawyer’s reaction stood out because it cut across the usual political lines. In a space where criticism is often driven by camp loyalty, Thuku chose to acknowledge what many Kenyans whisper but rarely say openly. 

His view resonated with ordinary citizens who judge leaders not by speeches, but by visible impact.

Ruto’s statement reopened an old debate in Kenyan politics: whether long-serving leaders should be judged by national rhetoric or by tangible development linked to their political influence. 

For supporters of Kalonzo, the remarks felt personal and unfair.

For others, they reflected growing frustration with career politicians who promise change while their own backyards tell a different story.

The Kiambu rally itself was symbolic. 

Speaking in Mt Kenya, Ruto appeared confident, unapologetic, and willing to name names. His critics saw arrogance. His supporters saw boldness. 

Thuku’s intervention complicated the narrative by validating part of Ruto’s message without endorsing his presidency.

As 2027 politics slowly take shape, such moments expose deeper cracks within the opposition and force uncomfortable self-reflection. 

The road to Tseikuru has now become more than a physical path. It is a political metaphor Kenyans are using to measure leadership credibility.

In the end, Thuku’s reaction sent a simple message: opposing a president does not mean rejecting every truth he speaks.