Thirdway Alliance party leader Dr. Ekuru Aukot has launched a scathing attack on political leaders who criticize the government only after being ousted from office, branding them as “fraudsters” and part of the larger problem plaguing Kenya’s governance.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Aukot questioned the credibility of leaders who remain silent while in power, only to start pointing fingers after their exit. “There is a crisis of leadership. We don’t even know who to believe anymore. Whether somebody is in government or has just exited, they all seem complicit,” Aukot said. He accused such individuals of conveniently staying silent about the ills of government while benefiting from it, only to act as whistleblowers when it suits them.
Aukot further termed the government a “criminal enterprise,” saying that Kenya is caught in a web of conspiracies designed to defraud its citizens of good leadership. He argued that those now playing the role of opposition after losing power must first regain public trust before they can be taken seriously.
His comments come amid explosive allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. Gachagua, ousted from power in October 2024, has accused President William Ruto of presiding over a corrupt regime, even labeling him the “high priest” of corruption. However, Ruto fired back, claiming that Gachagua had demanded Ksh.10 billion to mobilize political support in the Mt. Kenya region.
Gachagua has denied the bribery allegations, calling them a calculated attempt to damage his reputation, particularly among his Central Kenya base. “If I blackmailed the President, that would have been the first accusation during my ouster,” he told KTN.
Meanwhile, Muturi alleged that President Ruto tried to coerce him into signing an illegal Ksh.129 billion afforestation deal with Russian oligarchs, bypassing legal financial channels such as the National Treasury.
As the political drama unfolds, Aukot’s remarks underscore growing public frustration with leaders who appear to shift positions only when political fortunes change.
