"Leadership is Not About Insults" – Opposition Youth Leader Ken Babu Condemns President Ruto’s Personal Attacks on Eugene Wamalwa

Opposition youth leader Ken Babu calls out President Ruto for "undignified" personal attacks on Eugene Wamalwa. Read why he calls it a diversion from scandals.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 4:58 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

A Departure from Presidential Dignity

The political atmosphere in Kenya has sharpened following President William Ruto’s recent tour of Western Kenya, which saw a shift from policy-oriented speeches to direct personal confrontation. Ken Babu, the United Opposition Youth leader, has formally criticized the Head of State for remarks he deems "undignified" and "beneath the office of the presidency." The criticism follows an incident where President Ruto dismissed former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, suggesting the politician merely inherited the legacy of his late brother, Kijana Wamalwa, and questioned his personal household management.

Allegations of Strategic Diversion

According to Ken Babu, the President’s sudden pivot to "petty political theatrics" is a calculated attempt to shift the public gaze away from systemic government failures. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the Nairobi senatorial hopeful argued that the administration is using these outbursts to bury pressing concerns. "Kenyans are not blind," Babu stated, noting that the insults coincide with the surfacing of the KSh 11 billion Social Health Authority (SHA) scandal and the controversial KSh 17 billion allocation to State House. He maintained that personal attacks on a rival’s family life do nothing to solve the crises in healthcare, education, or the rising unemployment rate.

The List of "Real Crises"

Babu enumerated several critical issues that he believes the President is attempting to avoid by engaging in verbal sparring. These include: