Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has called on the Kenyan government to focus on implementing the country’s Constitution and delivering basic public services, warning that excessive reliance on handouts and campaign promises is failing citizens.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Mbui criticized the current administration for introducing oppressive laws, mismanaging resources, and neglecting critical sectors such as education, health, and security.
“A lot of times, Kenyans are tired of these promises. During campaigns, people promise all sorts of things,” he said, referring to President William Ruto’s narrative of lifting citizens “from the bottom to the top.”
Mbui also accused the government of fueling division through politics, sidelining ordinary citizens in favor of elites. “You’ve noticed he is trying to get anyone who’s anywhere near being a dynasty to his side, and of course, at the expense of the hustler he said he would work with,” he said.
He highlighted the importance of Kenya’s Constitution, arguing that the legal framework already provides solutions for the country’s challenges.
“Why don’t we just implement our constitutional framework? It will move Kenya to another level. In our Constitution, we have all these human rights that are already not being respected as we speak today,” he said.
He recalled incidents of youth unrest, saying poor legislative decisions and oppressive laws have fueled public anger. “In 2024, they stormed Parliament and threw us out. You should have seen members running helter-skelter. Now, with the young generation, they have no leader. Who will you call if you mess up?” he asked.
Mbui further criticized the government’s focus on handouts instead of addressing structural issues. He noted that many junior secondary school teachers on contract earn just Sh17,000 a month, leaving them struggling to pay rent and transport costs while performing essential duties.
“Instead of sorting this out, we are giving handouts.This regime just needs to stop doing the bad things,” he said.
He emphasized that basic public services like roads, water and electricity are government responsibilities that should not be politicized.
“If we just implement our Constitution and have the right frame of mind, that will help the country,” he said.
“The most important thing is to have leadership that has a prominent track record, people that are not riddled with scandals, so Kenyans can see there is hope at the end of it,” he added.
