Why President's response to 'Ruto must go' is interesting

President William Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road during a tour of Narok County, on May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] 

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War says, "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” In his response to the “Ruto must go” call, the President seems to know his enemies and himself.

A closer listening reveals that his response is a call for opposition to go back to the drawing board. His reaction resonates with Langata MP Phelix Odiwuor aka Jalang’o’s sentiments in a recent interview that “Ruto’s return won’t be easy, but removing him will be even harder”. It is from this background that the Opposition should study President Willam Ruto’s line of thought.