Mbadi's U-turn: From Ruto's harshest critic to trusted economic voice

Mbadi had criticised the President and his choice of ministers, dismissing the team as “2027 campaign regional managers”. [Photos, Standard]

John Mbadi was a harsh critic of President William Ruto. Perhaps the most memorable moment in opposing the President is his “give Ruto his skunk” remark in Parliament in October 2022, during the debate on Cabinet nominees. 

Today, Mbadi, who has been at the helm of Treasury for nine months, will deliver his Budget Speech in Parliament, defending Ruto’s economic policies.