The quote attributed to President William Ruto in the image is false and appears to be a piece of political satire or "fake news" generated amid real political tensions in April 2026.
While the image references real events such as the "Linda Mwananchi" rally held in Kisumu on April 26, 2026 there is no official record of President Ruto making these specific
- Tunachokijua
- William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto (born 21 December 1966) is a Kenyan politician who is the fifth and president of Kenya since 13 September 2022. Prior to becoming president, he served as the first elected deputy president of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. He previously served in three cabinet portfolios as the Minister for Home Affairs, the Minister of Agriculture and as Minister for Higher Education.
The claim
President William Ruto allegedly mocks Gladys Wanga and Oburu Odinga for failing to prevent political rivals from entering Kisumu and claims they have lost the support of the Luo people.
"You, Gladys Wanga and Oburu Odinga, I told you not to allow Babu Owino and Edwin Sifuna to join the 'Linda Mwananchi' rally in Kisumu. You failed to stop them, and now you are starting to tell me they were 'AI photos.' I am not a fool; I also have eyes. Yesterday, I was watching live as they entered Kisumu and were welcomed like kings.
I want to tell you that just as you have been putting pressure on me saying you want power, go find Babu and Sifuna and unite with them so that you can come and we talk. You have no people; all Luos are in 'Linda Mwananchi.' You are just left with stomachs and mouths. And if you fail to get Babu and Sifuna, I will personally leave you behind!"
Verdict: False
The quote attributed to President William Ruto in the image is false and appears to be a piece of political satire or "fake news" generated amid real political tensions in April 2026. While the image references real events such as the "Linda Mwananchi" rally held in Kisumu on April 26, 2026 there is no official record of President Ruto making these specific
