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President Ruto's State House Opening Draws Mixed Reactions
President William Ruto's decision to open State House, Nairobi, to a wide range of visitors for meetings and other functions has sparked controversy, with some criticising the treatment of teachers during a recent event.
Advocate Willis Otieno, the Safina Party deputy leader, has been vocal in his criticism, calling the event at State House political theatre. Otieno accused the government of mistreating teachers who had to wait for hours without food before receiving Sh10,000 handouts.
During the event, President Ruto hosted 10,000 teachers at State House. However, Otieno questioned the logic of inviting teachers to State House, keeping them waiting for long hours without food, and only giving them Sh10,000.
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General Wilson Sossion, on the other hand, defended the meeting, stating that State House is the people's institution and citizens are free to engage the Head of State on key national issues. Sossion dismissed claims that the meeting was politically driven, stating that it was a high-level policy meeting with the president.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale also defended the move, stating that State House now hosts Kenyans of all walks of life. Duale also notes that Ruto was not elected by the rich alone, and the house is for all.
President Ruto defends his decision by stating that it is meant to elevate ordinary Kenyans and invite them to the house on the hill. Ruto compares his decision to the Bible's concept of "bottom-up," which is about uplifting those at the bottom.
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The criticism of Ruto's decisions regarding State House is not limited to the teachers' event. Some have suggested that these moves are part of an early campaign strategy for the 2027 election.
Despite the controversy, it is clear that President Ruto is committed to engaging with the Kenyan people and inviting them to State House. Whether this approach will help address the concerns raised by critics like Otieno remains to be seen.
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