Methu to Ruto: Show us your scorecard

By Newsflash Writer

Members of Parliament aligned to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have challenged President William Ruto to provide Kenyans with a scorecard of his four years in office instead of focusing on claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a statement issued on Thursday and read by DCP Secretary-General designate John Methu, who is also the Nyandarua Senator, in Nairobi, the legislators said the government should respond substantively to issues raised by Gachagua in his 40-page accountability statement on Ruto’s performance.

The MPs said Kenyans were more interested in the administration’s performance than political exchanges between the President and his former deputy.

“Don’t tell us about Rigathi Gachagua. Tell Kenyans about William Ruto’s four-year Presidency,” the legislators said.

MPs demand economic answers

The MPs raised questions about the cost of living, taxation, public debt, employment, businesses, education and healthcare.

On the economy, they demanded evidence showing whether ordinary Kenyans are better off than they were in September 2022, including figures on disposable income and purchasing power.

“Kenyans do not eat speeches; Kenyans want money in their pockets,” they said, arguing that economic growth should be reflected in people’s homes, farms, shops and workplaces.

They also questioned whether the tax burden on households and businesses has increased or decreased under Ruto and asked for figures on inherited debt, new borrowing and the current debt position.

On jobs and businesses, the legislators demanded details of sustainable employment created under the administration and answers on businesses that have closed or are struggling.

They also questioned why universities, schools, learners and parents continue to face funding difficulties if the economy is performing well.

On healthcare, the MPs challenged the government to demonstrate whether the Social Health Authority (SHA) is providing better and more affordable healthcare than the previous system. They called for figures on access, claims and outstanding medical bills.

The legislators also raised concerns over the ongoing nurses’ strike, saying nurses from all 47 counties had been on strike since July 29 and had camped at Delta House in Nairobi while seeking an audience with the Council of Governors.

Answers on corruption

The MPs demanded answers on corruption, public expenditure, abductions, disappearances and killings since 2022.

They questioned police brutality during the Gen Z protests, including deaths and alleged abductions of young people during demonstrations.

The statement also raised questions over the killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye in Kenya and attacks on churches.

The legislators said Kenyans deserve answers on the major promises Ruto made in 2022 and called for a scorecard showing what has been delivered after four years.

They asked for evidence that the administration has improved incomes, employment, public services and living standards.

“Why can’t you prepare a comprehensive rebuttal to the people of Kenya on the four-year accountability statement presented by Rigathi Gachagua?” they asked.

They said the central question should be whether ordinary Kenyans have experienced measurable improvement under Ruto, with citizens judging the administration through tangible results.