Former Tigania West MP Karithi David has sharply criticised the administration of William Ruto, accusing it of failing to address insecurity, stalled development projects and the ongoing fuel supply crisis.
Speaking during a public address, the former Tigania West legislator said the government had not fulfilled its promise to curb banditry, arguing that residents continue to lose lives and livestock due to persistent attacks.
Karithi said the government had failed in its primary responsibility of protecting citizens and their property, adding that insecurity remained a major concern in several parts of the country.
He also faulted Tigania West MP John Mutunga, claiming the legislator had not done enough in Parliament to push for interventions on insecurity and development in the constituency.
According to Karithi, several development projects in the area have stalled, roads remain incomplete and residents have yet to see meaningful progress despite repeated promises by leaders.
He called on young people to register as voters, saying they should use the ballot to hold leaders accountable in the next general election.
The former MP further urged Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to take a firm position on insecurity, warning that continued silence from senior government officials could weaken public confidence in the administration.
On the fuel situation, Karithi questioned the recent rationing and shortage reported in parts of the country, saying Kenyans deserved a clear explanation from the government on what had caused the disruption.
He alleged that corruption was worsening the economic burden on citizens, claiming that costs previously borne by ordinary Kenyans had sharply risen.
Karithi also criticised the awarding of contracts to non-local firms, arguing that local contractors and suppliers from Meru were being sidelined, denying residents economic opportunities.
He claimed there was sufficient fuel stock in depots and accused those responsible for the energy sector of failing to manage distribution properly.
The former legislator called for accountability from officials handling the energy sector, insisting that the government must address both insecurity and the rising cost of living.
Karithi concluded by declaring that leaders who fail to deliver should expect political rejection, saying his political camp was already mobilising around a one-term agenda against the current administration.
There have been long ques in few of the petrol stations that had been left with fuel in Meru.
Edited by John Majau
