Marakwet Daughter calls out President Ruto in bold song, labels him "adui wa maendeleo"

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Marakwet Daughter calls out President Ruto in bold song, labels him
Mali Safi Chito singer Marakwet Daughter has released a scathing five-minute track titled Arap Ruto (Photo: Marakwet Daughter/Instagram, William Ruto/Facebook)

Popular Kalenjin musician, Marakwet Daughter, has sparked nationwide buzz with her latest release, a scathing five-minute track titled Arap Ruto.

 

The song released on YouTube boldly critiques President William Ruto’s leadership, questioning his policies and their impact on ordinary Kenyans.

 

The heavily auto-tuned but emotionally charged track is a mix of Kalenjin and Swahili.

 

In one striking verse, she poses a heartfelt question to the president: “Arap Ruto tulikukosea lini na wapi na nini? Sema ketaratar ng’alechu,” which translates to, “Arap Ruto, when, what, and how did we wrong you? Say it so we can make amends.”

The Mali Safi Chito singer's lyrics accuse Ruto of abandoning compassion, stating, “Huruma ulizika Sugoi, utu ukazika Kap Jagir,” referring to his multi-billion palatial home in Kap Jagir, Eldoret. According to the musician, this symbolises the burial of mercy and humanity under the weight of wealth and power.

 

The song doesn’t hold back, and it also takes aim at the much-debated competency-based curriculum (CBC), calling it a failure.

 

She further criticises Ruto’s new higher education funding model, accusing him of ruining the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

 

In one biting line, she sings: “HELB ulivuruga Ruto na sio mali ya baba yako, rudisha vile ilikuwa usiwe adui wa maendeleo,” “(Ruto, you ruined HELB, which doesn’t belong to your father. Restore it as it was and stop being an enemy of development.”)

 

With her fearless lyrics and emotional delivery, Marakwet Daughter delivered the track which resonates with many frustrated Kenyans.

 

The song has gained traction online, the bold critique sparking heated conversations about the state of leadership in the country.

 

Ruto's leadership has faced criticism from Kenyans, who have raised concerns about his governance approach and policy decisions.

 

Critics allege he has centralised authority, marginalised key officials, and made unilateral choices without sufficient public consultation.

 

The abrupt reversal of agreements with India’s Adani Group, which were previously approved, has been highlighted as a sign of impulsive decision-making.

 

Furthermore, proposals for increased taxation during economic strain have triggered widespread protests, particularly among young people, with accusations of excessive government force in response.

 

The Catholic Church has also expressed disapproval, accusing the administration of fostering corruption and dishonesty.

 

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