Makueni Crowd Accuses Ruto, Kindiki of Misusing Public Funds

Political Tensions Rise in Makueni County as Crowds Protest Alleged Misuse of Funds A large and passionate crowd gathered in Malili, Makueni County, Kenya, on June 6th, 2025, to express their anger over alleged misuse of public funds by Deputy President William Ruto and Senator Johnson Muthama Kindiki. A video of the event shows a man standing on a car, addressing the crowd with fiery rhetoric. "Ruto na Kindiki walizunguka Kitui kuwapatia pesa za wizi," he exclaimed, translating to "Ruto and Kindiki went around Kitui distributing stolen money." The speaker demanded that Ruto come to Makueni to face the people's accusations directly. The event highlights growing discontent among the public and the potential for further political unrest in the region. The video's raw emotion underscores the depth of feeling among the protesters. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government spending.