Samson Ogola

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[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

WHO'S REALLY OPPOSING RUTO?

Let’s be honest.

Those opposing President William Ruto fall into two clear categories:

1. PERSONAL HATRED

Some oppose him simply because he is Kalenjin. Others because he bruised their egos in 2022.

Some are angry he removed food from their mouths after they enjoyed government LARGESSE. While others, especially from Murima, feel betrayed because he brought Luos into government.

2. POLICY DISCOMFORT

Others are unhappy because his reforms have disrupted their businesses — whether it’s SHA affecting their dodgy clinics, affordable housing reducing slum landlords’ customers, or new contributions like NSSF, housing levy and equitable healthcare disrupting "how we do things" and affecting their pockets.

We have parents who spend millions in academies and secondary schools so that kids qualify for FREE UNIVERSITY education...these can't like the new Funding Model.

But here’s the real REVELATION: Members of the United Opposition have openly said “Even if Ruto gives us milk and honey and tarmacks all roads, he must go home.”

That single statement exposes everything. They are not opposing Ruto because of what he is doing — they are opposing him because he is William Ruto.

Even the so-called Gen Z movement has exposed the same hypocrisy.

Before the 2024 demos, they were already chanting “Ruto must go” — long before any Gen Z was killed. Now they use that tragedy as their main reason.

The timeline simply doesn’t add up! It's the textbook definition of emotional blackmail, only taken to extreme levels!

When asked about their agenda, the opposition confidently say: “Our only agenda is that Ruto must go home. Once he’s out, then we will think of what to do next.”

This shows they are completely rudderless. They have no vision, no plan, no counter-agenda — just hatred for one man.

Haven't you seen those funny social media polls where they pit Ruto against a dog and vote for the dog?

It says it all.

Kenyans, let’s not allow ourselves to be recruited into blind hatred.

When members of the opposition and some Gen Z influencers declare that if Ruto is declared winner in 2027, the post-election violence will make 2007 look like Christmas, they are telling us the truth — this fight is personal, not principled.

I mean, you cannot claim to love democracy and at the same time threaten to burn down the country simply because you lost an election.

That is not patriotism. That is bitterness!

Anyway, unajitetea ukiwa upande gani?

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[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

Ladies and gentlemen, inciting people to post-election violence is easier than you think. It only takes two things.

First, make people believe in unrealistic voting strength. Tell them they command 10 million votes when in reality they can barely gather 3 million.

Second, make them believe in a single outcome. Convince them there is no way under the sun William Ruto can be re-elected.

The belief becomes: we have enough votes to remove him. And even if our votes fall short, others hate him so much they will join us. Therefore, the only way Ruto wins is if he rigs.

Once people believe that, any result that doesn’t match their expectation will be called rigging. You have successfully prepared them for violence.

Here is classical example…

Claim that…

- Eugene Wamalwa (who can barely be elected) has 2.5 million votes

- Rigathi Gachagua (who couldn’t even whip enough MPs to stop his impeachment) controls 7.5 million

- Kalonzo Musyoka (who gave Raila less than 800k votes in 2022) now has 3 million

- Matiang’i (who’s yet to win an elective seat) magically controls 2.7 million votes.

And just to ensure you audience is lost deep into utopia, tell them that the so called Gen Z have 6 million votes and Sifuna & Babu combined have another 6 million.

Yaani, you shamelessly tell your target audience that they command over 20 million votes from largely overlapping regions.

All these when you know you’ll struggle to get 5m let alone 10m votes!

They want people to believe it so that when the numbers don’t add up, they can shout “Ruto rigged.”

That’s why Rigathi Gachagua said if Ruto is announced winner, there will be violence that will make 2007 look like a Christmas party.

This is how communities are incited to reject democratic results.

Unfortunately, we’ve seen it before.

People went into elections believing they had 10 million votes, got far less, and claimed their votes were stolen.

The same narrative played out in Mbeere North. They believed UDA was dead, it won, and they cried rigging. They went to court and proved nothing.

Now, you may be wondering why grown-ups would be sharing figures that are obviously false…

Well, the people pushing such unrealistic figures know exactly what they are doing. They are systematically preparing their base for post-election violence.

If Ruto is declared winner, expect them on the streets, destroying property and rushing to court.

Sadly, they have a ready audience…an audience that wants to believe every nonsense!

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

And yet you have a grown-up somewhere shouting "Ruto has done NOTHING"

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

Since we are dealing with people who can shamelessly hide behind lies to incite people to the streets...

Here is are some of the falsehood they are spreading about the Finance Bill 2026:

1. CLAIM:
The government is seeking access to mobile money transaction data.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 contains no provision granting tax authorities access to personal mobile money transaction data.

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2. CLAIM:
Digital payment and card transaction fees are being newly taxed.

FACT:
The Finance Bill does not introduce new taxes, but clarifies how existing tax laws apply to digital payment ecosystems.

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3. CLAIM:
Freehold land will be converted into leasehold land, and Kenyans will be required to pay annual land rent.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 contains 57 clauses, and none relate to land matters. There is no provision introducing annual land rent on freehold land.

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4. CLAIM:
There is a new tax on cryptocurrency.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 does not introduce a new tax on crypto or digital assets. It only creates a reporting framework so transactions are properly recorded.

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5. CLAIM:
Content creators have been slapped with another 5% tax.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 does not introduce a new 5% withholding tax on digital content monetisation.

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6. CLAIM:
The Bill adds VAT on bread.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 does not propose VAT on bread.

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7. CLAIM:
Finance Bill 2026 has a Motor Vehicle Circulation Tax.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 does not reintroduce a motor vehicle circulation tax.

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8. CLAIM:
The Bill has increased Rental Tax.

FACT:
The proposal to raise residential rental income tax from 7.5% to 10% was dropped by the Treasury after public requests.

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9. CLAIM:
Finance Bill 2026 increases tax on mitumba.

FACT:
The proposal on taxation of imported mitumba clothing was dropped and is not part of the published Finance Bill 2026.

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10. CLAIM:
Smartphones are being unfairly taxed (up to 25% from 10% on excise duty).

FACT:
The proposal is not about adding taxes, but simplifying the tax structure by consolidating multiple existing taxes into one.

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11. CLAIM:
Phones will become significantly more expensive due to excise duty being added on top of VAT and import duty.

FACT:
Existing taxes such as VAT and Import Declaration Fees are being repealed and replaced by a single excise duty. This is a replacement, not an addition.

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12. CLAIM:
Consumers may be double-taxed, especially with the “point of activation” rule.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 mandates CAK to create clear rules to prevent double taxation on phones, including already-taxed and second-hand devices.

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13. CLAIM:
The activation system could enable tracking. The Bill introduces phone tracking.

FACT:
The framework is intended for tax compliance and system efficiency, not surveillance.

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14. CLAIM:
The government is reintroducing controversial taxes from previous Finance Bills.

FACT:
The Finance Bill 2026 is a distinct legislative instrument with its own provisions.

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

Hehehe...

Uhuru is an interesting fella!

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

Why this country need serious prayer...

GASAGUA: Ruto has a Kalenjin death squad, specifically from his Nandi people, whose job is to target "our people"

WANAMGAMBO: We love this man, he speaks it as he sees it. No sugarcoating. And by the way, speaking the truth is no tribalism!

MARITHA: Kenya has only had fuel issues when Kalenjins are in power...during Moi and now during Ruto

WANAMGAMBO: The Iron-Lady doesn't fear anyone. She speaks her mind...and by the way, where is the lie?

GASAGUA: I can tell you, 2007 will be like Christmas Party if IEBC declares Ruto President in 2027

WANAMGAMBO: Yes, we'd rather die than be under that Ruto. In fact, 2027 ni mbali...we'll take him home before that! Hakuna kitu kama Incitement hapo!

KIONI: I can promise you, there will be no country if IEBC dares announce Ruto's victory

WANAMGAMBO: That's the truth. We'll either destroy Kenya to get rid of bad leader...than be led by one! And don't bore us with Incitement stories...anyone supporting Ruto is a traitor who must be "handled"!

OMAR HASSAN: Dear Kikuyus, respect other people's leadership. It can't be that when Kenyattas and Kibaki are in power you are okay, but when Moi and Ruto are in power you are sabotaging them and threatening to overthrow them.

WANAMGAMBO: Oh my...this is ethnic profiling. This is unacceptable. What have we done to deserve this hatred? This is how you burn a country! Where is NCIC...?...we didn't apply to be Kikuyus...this is how 2007 began!

Yaani, they can threaten to burn the country and openly profile other communities. In fact, it's okay to label other people as traitors and harm them...

But you can't call it out!

It's a cocktail of entitlement and Victimhood!

Saying so is "profiling" a community and inciting people.

Even doing a post like this is an act of profiling and hating a community!

We really need prayers!

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

The challenge is that people like CS John Mbadi believe these people oppose the Finance Bill because it's bad.

What he doesn't know is that, for them, it's something they can hid behind to promote anarchy...

The whole idea is, use anything including fuel to send people to the streets.

The hope is that once Kenyans are on the streets, their agents will unleash chaos and try to remove Ruto from office...

As one of their stooges said in Nakuru, they must use every means to ensure Ruto doesn't govern till 2027!

Let's you forget, the stooges have been jumping from one home to the next in name of visiting the "bereaved" parents...to whip emotions!

So, expecting that they point out what's bad in the Finance Bill 2026 or even share counter proposal is akin to expecting milk from broiler!

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

There is a kind of hypocrisy that must be called out and called out early enough. Because if we don't, it'll be normalized and eventually replace FACTS!

Let's take violent demos for instance!

Article 37 of the Constitution explicitly allows every person to...

demonstrate, picket and present petition to public authorities"

But it insists that it MUST be done PEACEABLY and UNARMED!

But is that the reality of our demos?

No!

Since demos began in this country, they are always clothed as "peaceful" but end up with destruction of property and unfortunate loss of lives.

So, some of us have always maintained that the best way to solve our problems/differences is through Dialogue.

Why again?

Because either we are incapable of peaceful demos or deliberately hide behind the constitution to advance chaos and anarchy.

For instance, when Raila led Luos to the streets in 2017 and 2023, which as expected resulted into chaos, destruction of property and unfortunate loss of lives...

I and other Kenyans (mostly from Murima) condemned the violent demos and RECOMMENDED Dialogue as a way of resolving our problems.

Then, Luos were reminded severally that destroying your businesses, burning roads and the attendant violence were at best UNNECESSARY!

Raila and "his people" were urged to explore alternative ways of conflict resolution!

I still believe it was the right advice to the right group at the right time!

Now, here comes the hypocrisy!

When the same people, mostly wa Murima, who were calling Raila the Lord of Chaos and urged him to choose Dialogue over streets demos, had problems with Ruto...

What did they do?

If you guessed Dialogue, you missed it by a mile!

The "experts" on Dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution not only chose anarchy, they took it to levels unknown...

...torching Parliament, vandalizing the Judiciary, looting Nairobi dry, burning "enemies" homes and burning police stations...

Now, instead of feeling ashamed of their duplicitous nature, they were burning in rage that Raila and Luos refused to join them.

Raila and Luos became the devil incarnate and the "problem with this country" simply by choosing peace over chaos!

Let that sink in!

You tell me to choose Dialogue over street demos, but when it's your turn...you choose street demos over Dialogue and I should not question you but gladly join.

That ladies and gentlemen, is entitlement on steroids!

But it is not without a background...

It appears the same people who took an oath that Luo can NEVER lead this country, also believe Luos cannot say "No" to their demands.

That's why, a Luo supporting their cause is a "genius" and enlightened while the one who dares to ask question is "a usual jaluo jinga".

That kind of hypocrisy and entitlement must be called out because if we don't it might be normalized!

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

While it’s good news that the strike has been called off, there are men and women who are seriously disappointed.

According to them, the Matatu Owners must have been bribed by Ruto…I mean, why else would someone be reasonable and resume work?

Now, you may be wondering why a sane Kenyan would be happy that public transport in Nairobi and parts of Murima were paralyzed and wants it to remain so…

Well, the strike and the violence you saw yesterday was not so much about fuel but a build up to June 24th…

Remember, the anti-Rutos made it abundantly clear that they intend to use the “anniversary” to take Ruto home before 2027…

So, they’ll hide behind every misfortune to build-up for a full-blown anarchy next month.

Just like they declared during the Limuru 3 that they’d ask their sons to Nairobi to overthrow Ruto and “spontaneously” had anarchy less than 3 months later, they are proudly saying the same and preparing for another attempt!

The same way they hid behind Finance Bill in 2024 and still chanted “Ruto Must Fall” even after Ruto scrapped it, the elements behind the attempted civilian coup will hide behind things like fuel to whip emotions.

Ask yourself why the narrative is that

“there is nothing external influencing fuel prices, we are paying more because Ruto is pocketing the difference”

When the truth is that the price of a barrel has hit 100?

Well, it’s to incite Kenyans against Ruto the person and justify why he can’t be in office till 2027…

And they aren't ashamed to lie through their teeth to achieve their objectives!

By the way, if you naively believe the yesterday drama had anything to do with fuel…

In Naivasha…

👉🏿 they specifically torched trucks working on the Rironi-Mau Summit road — a project that Ruto’s opponents have always called a waste of money.

👉🏿 They burned a truck they claimed came from “North Rift” — sending a clear tribal message.

And ask why the "peaceful protesters" ended up looting and destroying property in Murima?

This was an economic sabotage hiding behind fuel prices!

These weren't fuel protests. They’re rehearsals for June 2026.

The plan is simple: crash the economy now, create chaos, and either remove Ruto through street anarchy or campaign in 2027 claiming he destroyed the economy.

Kenyans, now that you know their scheme, please don’t be used again.

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

@Broadbasedgal This joker though

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

@LarryMadowo The lawmakers saved him, they should resign

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

We don't support the reelection of Daktari William Ruto just because we don't like the alternative. The thing, what's masquerading as the alternative is no alternative at all.

I mean, apart from their kindergarten line of "afadhali anyone but not Ruto"...which screams hatred for a person as opposed to an alternative...they have nothing to show or tell Kenyans...

Ruto on the other hand, has VISIBLE, life changing agenda!

Take the Lake Region, for instance, a region that overwhelmingly opposed Ruto in 2022...

In barely 3 years, the President has seriously transformed the region.

For instance, when it comes to...

1. ROADS

Ruto has supported Nyanza by a massive regional allocation of KES 96.54 Billion (43.8% of the total budget) to do roads.

He's developing 1,525 km of roads across the four counties.

Rusinga Ringroad is finished and the KES 15.9 Billion Kisumu-Chemelil-Kipsitet highway is actively underway just to list a few...

Do you expect a sane voter to ignore that?

2. MARKETS

Ruto has investmented KES 16.08 Billion to expand market infrastructure across the region to create a modern trading capacity for 58,950 merchants.

The fully completed landmarks like the Homa Bay Fish Market aside, Kibuye market is coming and will host over 10000 traders...making it one of the biggest markets in Kenya of not Africa.

Do you expect Luos to join you on the streets to oppose their own growth?
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3. HOUSES

Daktari's Affordable Housing Programme represents a KES 90.44 Billion commitment to build 38,846 modern housing units across the lakeside region.

Homabay and Uriri already have 400+ units done and occupied.

Key active developments are highlighted by Kisumu's flagship Lumumba AHP (2,384 units) which is currently 70% complete.

Can someone who was living in a slum in Homabay, but who now enjoy decent life, sacrifice that at the alter of politics?

4. HEALTH

Healthcare infrastructure is being expanded through dedicated funding to build localized Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campuses across the counties.

Active construction is currently expanding medical trainee capacities in Kisumu, Awendo, Homa Bay, and Suna East, alongside several new rural facilities in the retendering phase.

Is this what you'd describe as "he's done nothing"?

5. EDUCATION

Daktari is investing KES 17.34 Billion to build academic facilities and university hostels that will deliver 37,200 student beds.

Large-scale student housing projects are currently rising at Rongo, Tom Mboya, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga universities, complemented by several new Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs) across the region.

And these don't even scratch the surface!

Ladies and gentlemen, Ruto is a man on a mission and we'll be giving him another 5 years to complete his job!

The " alternative nothing" can continue with their daily Afrocinema but the future of Kenya is too important to toy with!

[Abdulahi Adan @AbdulahiAdan10]

President William Samoei Ruto has made unpopular decisions which has disrupted the status quo. He has made decisoins all his predecessors were not able to make. They were not able to implement the affordable housing, build stadiums and markets across the country.

Ruto ni ✌️✌️

[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

Picture this…

In a moment of weakness, I shoot and paralyze an innocent Kenyan. An action I deeply regret.

And to show just how sorry I am, I spend millions compensating the family and taking care of the injured Kenyan.

Kenyans agree with the steps I’ve taken and applaud my restitution kinda justice.

Now, Raila proposes compensation for Kenyans who were injured and the families of those who lost their lives during demos since 2017.

Raila is demanding restitution kinda justice. The same thing I’m practicing!

The president agrees that whereas there is no amount that can pay for human life, it’s okay to say sorry to the families of the departed and of course compensate the injured.

Then, without shame, I’m the one leading jokers in rejecting compensation.

According to me, you can’t compensate someone you’ve maimed and there is no price to human life.

I insist that there is no other form of justice other than jail!

Ruto must go because of the actions or in actions of the police and be tried and jailed! I argue that Raila has betrayed Kenyans by putting price on them!

After that, I shamelessly go back to the media to tell the world how much I’ve spent in compensating the person I shot in the neck and how his family is very happy with my efforts!

I tell Kenyans that justice doesn’t always mean going to jail, there is restitution!

And with all the satanic duplicity, I’m 100% convinced that I’m right and everyone else is wrong!

Je, huu ni ungwana?

[Hon.Moses Kuria,HSC @HonMoses_Kuria]

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[Dr. Raymond Omollo — CBS @ray_omollo]

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The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation (@MOWSI_KE), through the Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (@tanathiwwda), is modernizing the Machakos Sewerage Project, now at an advanced stage of completion.

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[Samson Ogola @SamsonOgola]

NJONARIST: Bwana Gasagua, now that you've said Ruto knows NOTHING in politics and that you'll teach him politics next year, can you please tell Kenyans who taught you politics? Who's is your poltical mentor?

GASAGUA: 👇👇👇

[Dr. Raymond Omollo — CBS @ray_omollo]

Today, we honour the dignity of work and the invaluable contributions of every worker to our nation's growth and prosperity. Your dedication, innovation and commitment continue to drive Kenya forward.

As we celebrate, let us reaffirm our shared responsibility to build a more inclusive, productive and equitable society for all.

Happy Labour Day.