Senator John Methu Stands by Bold Confrontation of President Ruto Over Stalled Nyandarua Projects

Senator John Methu defends his bold remarks to President Ruto over stalled projects, stating he respects the office but will not be silenced by fear.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 13, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke.

A Fiery Stand for Accountability in Nyandarua

In a rare display of public defiance, Nyandarua Senator John Methu used the requiem mass for the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho to address President William Ruto directly regarding the state of development in his county. The senator, who has recently aligned himself with allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, used his platform to highlight the frustrations of residents over unmet government pledges. According to Harry Ivan Mboto, Methu explicitly stated to the President that his respect for the office of the presidency did not equate to fear, asserting that "fear limits your ability to stand up for what is right."

Defending the Oversight Role of a Senator

In a follow-up interview on Citizen TV, Methu doubled down on his controversial remarks, stating he would repeat them "exact words" if given another opportunity. He framed his confrontation not as a personal attack on the Head of State, but as a necessary execution of his constitutional mandate. According to the senator, a leader's primary responsibility is to hold the executive accountable for service delivery rather than acting as a cheerleader for the administration. He emphasized that the residents of Nyandarua elected him to ensure that the "national cake" is shared equitably and that promised infrastructure is delivered.

Stalled Infrastructure and Broken Promises

The core of Methu’s grievance centers on several infrastructure projects that have reportedly ground to a halt. He specifically pointed to the road linking Njambini to Gatura, a vital artery for the region that remains incomplete despite several high-level government commitments. According to Methu, these delays have caused significant economic distress in Nyandarua, leading to the fiery rhetoric seen at the funeral. He maintained that leaders must be willing to risk political fallout to speak the truth about the challenges facing their people.