Why Is Ekuru Aukot Questioning President Ruto’s Mental Health?
Thirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot has raised alarm over President William Ruto’s recent public statements, claiming they signal serious concern. Appearing on Citizen TV, Aukot suggested the president should undergo a mental evaluation following his remarks on handling anti-government protests.
“Some people are saying… I think Ruto needs to check into a mental facility to be analysed because some of the things he is saying are worrying,” Aukot said.
According to him, the government is acting out of frustration as its policies have failed. “I see frustrations in government because all of the government policies have failed. I see an angry president. You can’t govern a country with such an attitude,” he added.
What Did President Ruto Say About the Protests?
President Ruto has taken a hardline stance in response to the ongoing protests that have spread nationwide since June 12, 2025. During a police housing launch in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, he told officers to target looters and vandals during demonstrations.
“Anyone who burns down someone else’s business and property, let them be shot in the leg and go to the hospital as they head to court. Yes, let them not kill, but shoot and break the legs. Destroying people’s property is not right,” the president said.
He also warned those attempting to remove him from office outside constitutional means. Ruto emphasized that he will no longer remain silent, declaring, “Enough is enough.”
What Is Driving the Public Backlash and Protests?
Aukot claims that the administration is ignoring citizens’ legitimate grievances and instead deploying security forces against them. “The government is sponsoring a false narrative that there is a state of anarchy in Kenya and hence the use of words like enough is enough, shoot to kill, shoot in the leg,” he noted.
He argued that the public is simply exercising its rights under Article 1 of the Constitution to hold elected leaders accountable. Protests have since led to widespread unrest, destruction of businesses, infiltration by politically-linked groups, and the deaths of civilians and protesters alike.
By Lucky Anyanje