Opposition leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka have criticized President Ruto's proposed new development charter as "wishful thinking," accusing his administration of sabotaging Vision 2030 implementation through corruption and wastage.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has dismissed President Ruto's call for a national conversation on Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development agenda, arguing it diverts attention from what he characterizes as constitutional failures, deteriorating security, and weakening public institutions. Matiang'i contends the government should first restore public confidence in security, constitutionalism and the rule of law before launching such dialogue.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United Green Movement has called for an independent investigation into the alleged poisoning of fifteen elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, saying preliminary laboratory findings detected a potential toxic substance in samples from affected elephants. UGM cited gaps in Kenya's regulation of hazardous chemicals and urged authorities to prevent similar wildlife deaths.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Immediate former Chief Justice David Maraga dismissed President William Ruto's proposed national dialogue on Kenya's post-Vision 2030 future as a distraction from the administration's failures on corruption, cost of living and constitutionalism. Maraga, co-party leader of the United Green Movement and presumed 2027 presidential candidate, argued that Kenyans are worse off than when Ruto assumed office and called for the next administration's priority to be restoring constitutionalism, rule of law and accountability rather than launching fresh policy blueprints.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →