In an interview aired on a local television station on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Muturi said Ruto’s actions and political behavior have consistently shown a desire to roll back constitutional gains achieved over the past 15 years.
“President Ruto does not believe in the principles of good governance,” Muturi remarked.
“When you bring up issues about the Constitution, he dismisses them as unnecessary or bothersome.”
Muturi reminded Kenyans that Ruto was among the strongest voices opposing the 2010 Constitution during the referendum campaign. At the time, Ruto argued that the new framework would create overlapping roles between national and county governments.
However, Muturi said Ruto’s real problem was that the 2010 Constitution dismantled the imperial presidency, which previously gave the Head of State sweeping powers over the judiciary, legislature, and local administration.
“Ruto enjoyed the old system where the President was above almost everyone,” Muturi said.
Muturi reminded Kenyans that Ruto was among the strongest voices opposing the 2010 Constitution during the referendum campaign. At the time, Ruto argued that the new framework would create overlapping roles between national and county governments.
However, Muturi said Ruto’s real problem was that the 2010 Constitution dismantled the imperial presidency, which previously gave the Head of State sweeping powers over the judiciary, legislature, and local administration.
“Ruto enjoyed the old system where the President was above almost everyone,” Muturi said.
“That’s why he opposed the 2010 Constitution—it limited that dominance and empowered institutions that could question authority.”
Muturi accused President Ruto of undermining devolution, saying his current style of governance has weakened governors and encouraged dependence on the national government.
“Look at how governors are now running to Nairobi to seek favors,” Muturi explained.
Muturi accused President Ruto of undermining devolution, saying his current style of governance has weakened governors and encouraged dependence on the national government.
“Look at how governors are now running to Nairobi to seek favors,” Muturi explained.
“Issues like water, health, and markets are devolved functions, but Ruto still insists on controlling them. That weakens the spirit of devolution.”
He added that some governors have turned into praise singers instead of defending their counties.
“When governors keep thanking the President for every small project, they erode the independence of county governments,” he said.
He added that some governors have turned into praise singers instead of defending their counties.
“When governors keep thanking the President for every small project, they erode the independence of county governments,” he said.
“That’s how the imperial presidency finds its way back.”
Muturi urged Kenyans to remain vigilant, warning that constant glorification of the presidency could undo years of progress made under the devolved system.
“Our Constitution is being weakened every day we choose to worship leaders instead of holding them accountable,” he cautioned.
Muturi also addressed reports about his removal from President Ruto’s Cabinet earlier this year.
Muturi urged Kenyans to remain vigilant, warning that constant glorification of the presidency could undo years of progress made under the devolved system.
“Our Constitution is being weakened every day we choose to worship leaders instead of holding them accountable,” he cautioned.
Muturi also addressed reports about his removal from President Ruto’s Cabinet earlier this year.
Contrary to claims that he was fired, Muturi said the President had called him personally after the Cabinet was dissolved.
“The President called me the next day,” Muturi revealed.
“The President called me the next day,” Muturi revealed.
“I reminded him that the Attorney General cannot be dismissed like an ordinary Cabinet Secretary. The position is protected by the Constitution.”
He said he advised the President to follow the proper legal process to avoid constitutional violations.
“I told him that if he wanted to make changes, he should issue a formal resignation letter. The law must always be respected, even by the President,” Muturi added.
Muturi’s remarks have stirred conversation about the balance of power between the national and county governments.
His statements come at a time when critics have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of centralizing decision-making, particularly around budget allocations and county funding.
While President Ruto has repeatedly defended his administration as reform-oriented, Muturi’s words carry weight given his long service in government and his role in defending constitutionalism.
Political observers say his warning reflects a growing concern that Kenya might slowly drift back to the era of unchecked presidential power.
“Kenya fought hard for constitutional reforms,” Muturi concluded.
“We should not let political loyalty destroy what we built. The 2010 Constitution is not perfect, but it protects ordinary citizens from abuse of power.”
He said he advised the President to follow the proper legal process to avoid constitutional violations.
“I told him that if he wanted to make changes, he should issue a formal resignation letter. The law must always be respected, even by the President,” Muturi added.
Muturi’s remarks have stirred conversation about the balance of power between the national and county governments.
His statements come at a time when critics have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of centralizing decision-making, particularly around budget allocations and county funding.
While President Ruto has repeatedly defended his administration as reform-oriented, Muturi’s words carry weight given his long service in government and his role in defending constitutionalism.
Political observers say his warning reflects a growing concern that Kenya might slowly drift back to the era of unchecked presidential power.
“Kenya fought hard for constitutional reforms,” Muturi concluded.
“We should not let political loyalty destroy what we built. The 2010 Constitution is not perfect, but it protects ordinary citizens from abuse of power.”
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