Former Attorney-General and Public Service CS Justin Muturi. Photo/Eastleigh Voice
By Newsflash Reporter
Former Attorney General and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has made a stunning political about-turn, declaring deep regret for supporting President William Ruto.
In a candid interview on Inooro FM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Muturi did not mince words as he criticized Ruto’s leadership style, alleging dictatorship and corruption at the heart of the current administration.
“I will always respect former President Uhuru Kenyatta,” Muturi began. “He was firm but fair, a leader who listened, embraced differing views, and never ruled with fear. We’re still friends to this day, and I value that bond. But I deeply regret ever supporting William Ruto. A dictator. Deaf to advice. Drenched in corruption. Kenya didn’t deserve this.”
Muturi’s remarks are his most scathing public criticism of Ruto since their political paths diverged. The two had once been close allies, with Muturi backing Ruto during the 2022 general election and later serving in his Cabinet.
However, tensions have simmered in recent months amid growing discontent within the government and the public over rising living costs, ballooning public debt, and perceived misuse of power.
E-Citizen at the center of criticism
Muturi also took aim at the government’s much-touted E-Citizen platform, which digitized over 22,000 services and brought all payments under a centralized system managed by the state.
“To my fellow Kenyans: ever wondered why William Ruto was aggressively pushing E-Citizen?” he posed. “Over 22,000 services, every fee, every charge, every coin, ask yourself: who is gaining? Ruto doesn’t push anything unless there’s money flowing back to him. This was never about efficiency, it was about enrichment.”
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His statement echoes concerns raised by a section of the public and civil society, who have accused the administration of using digital systems to centralize control and revenue without proper oversight. While the government has defended E-Citizen as a revolutionary platform to streamline service delivery, critics say it has become a tool for opaque financial operations and political manipulation.
The State House has not responded to Muturi’s remarks as of press time. However, analysts say his comments reflect a broader frustration even among former allies, as the Ruto administration faces mounting pressure over governance, corruption, and economic mismanagement.
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