“Take refuge in the Bible,” Wetang'ula tells Ruto during prayer breakfast

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has called on President William Ruto to remain grounded in the teachings of the Bible, urging him to find strength in Scripture as he faces increasing political criticism.

Speaking on Wednesday at the annual National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel, Wetang'ula referred the President to the Book of Isaiah 54:17.

"To our President, you have been receiving unkind references from some of our compatriots. Take protection in the teaching of the Holy Book in the Book of Isaiah 54:17," he said.

The verse reads: "No weapon formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn."

Wetang'ula said while the Bible acknowledges that weapons may be formed, it assures they will not succeed.

"They will always be formed; they will not prosper," he said.

He added that the Scripture teaches leaders to stay focused and not lose sight of the bigger goal. "We encourage you, Your Excellency, to remain such a great leader, with a focus on the big picture for our country."

He also pledged continued support from Parliament, saying they will help the government deliver on its promises.

The remarks come days after President Ruto responded to growing criticism and speculation about his political future.

Speaking at AIC Kibra during a church service on Sunday, the President dismissed his opponents, comparing them to distractors who tried to stop the Biblical figure Nehemiah.

"I'm not bothered by those making political noise. This is not new. Even in the Bible, when Nehemiah was building the wall, there were distractors just like these," he said.

Ruto said he will remain focused on development and delivering reforms, especially in agriculture and the economy.

"Let us not waste time on people with no plan, no agenda, and no vision. Let's focus on the transformation of Kenya. Our agriculture is being transformed, our economy is undergoing reforms. Let us stay the course.”

Critics, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, have accused the government of losing touch with Kenyans. They cite growing public frustration over issues such as youth unemployment and the rising cost of living.