MP Regrets Backing Kenya Kwanza

Gatanga Member of Parliament Edward Muriu has voiced his deep frustrations with President William Ruto’s administration, citing a troubling wave of abductions targeting government critics.
Speaking on Monday morning, February 2, 2025, Muriu expressed regret over his role in bringing Kenya Kwanza to power, lamenting the growing intolerance under Ruto’s leadership.

“I am not surprised by the intolerance which has come in this government. Sometimes I feel ashamed that I shed my sweat and blood to make sure that Kenya Kwanza came to power. I am part of the team which crafted the manifesto. And one of the things which we said clearly is that we will never ever go back to criminalizing politics. But sadly, things have turned the other way round,” Muriu stated.

Muriu is not alone in his disillusionment. Several key figures who supported Kenya Kwanza ahead of the August 9, 2022, General Election have publicly criticized Ruto’s administration.