President Ruto Responds to Critics Calling Him 'Mtukufu Lies' Says SHA is Effective, Teachers Are Being Hired

President William Ruto has strongly pushed back against critics who have mockingly referred to him as “Mtukufu Lies,” asserting that his administration’s reforms are real, measurable, and already delivering results for Kenyans.

The President dismissed what he termed as negative politics and emphasized that his leadership should be judged by outcomes, not insults.

“For a long time, negative politics has sabotaged the country. I’ve come a long way. Many people have been calling me a liar,” President Ruto said, adding that such attacks are meant to distract Kenyans from the progress being made under his government.

At the center of his defense was the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has replaced the previous health financing framework.

Ruto maintained that SHA is operational, effective, and designed to expand access to quality healthcare for millions of Kenyans.

He noted that the reforms are already improving service delivery and ensuring that healthcare financing is more inclusive and sustainable.

“The SHA is real. It is working,” the President said, insisting that the impact of the new system can be verified through data and service outcomes rather than political rhetoric.

He urged critics to engage with facts and figures instead of spreading misinformation.

President Ruto also highlighted progress in the education sector, announcing that new teachers are being hired to address staffing shortages in public schools.

He described the recruitment drive as part of his administration’s broader agenda to strengthen essential services while creating employment opportunities for Kenyans.

“The numbers speak for themselves,” he said, pointing to increased recruitment and improved budgetary allocation for key sectors such as health and education.

According to the President, these efforts reflect a government focused on delivery rather than endless political confrontation.

Ruto warned that persistent negativity and propaganda risk slowing national development, calling on leaders and citizens alike to prioritize unity and constructive debate.

He reiterated his commitment to reforms that improve livelihoods, even when they attract criticism.

As political pressure continues to mount, President Ruto maintained that his administration will stay the course, guided by data, performance, and the long-term interests of the country.

He concluded by urging Kenyans to judge his leadership by tangible progress, not by slogans or political labels.