'Uhuru government had a budget to bribe Judiciary', claims Ruto

President William Ruto . [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

President William Ruto has vowed to deal with saboteurs of his administration's development agenda as he backs up the Affordable Housing Project.

Speaking in Soy, Uasin Gishu County on Tuesday, January 9, Ruto fired warning shots at people he claims are delaying the development agenda through court cases.

"Saboteurs, those who are derailing the country's development have had a feel day for far too long and will not continue. We will deal with them, we will ensure that Kenya moves forward," the president said.

The Head of State claimed that certain individuals have delayed the country's transformation plans, noting that several countries that were at the same level as Kenya have developed over the years, leaving it behind.

He further said that he isn't moved by those who try to fight him in his development plans.

"Do I look like someone who can be scared by anybody? Let them look for somebody else and they should stop that game."

Ruto's remarks come amidst his ongoing onslaught on the Judiciary for allegedly hindering the implementation of his projects like Affordable Housing and the Social Health Insurance that has been dragging in court cases.

The president claimed that some people have advised him to set aside funds to bribe the judiciary in his favour, which he has declined.

"Some people are telling me that because the previous administration had a budget for court bribes I should also allocate funds for the same. There will be no money allocated for bribing the judiciary...instead I will finish corruption in courts," he said.

His deputy Rigathi Gachagua commenting on the matter commended the ongoing housing project encouraging his boss to move on with the work despite the "nay-sayers".

"We want to encourage you; these citizens are your employers, those in the Judiciary did not employ you. You should listen to their opinion. What is happening is that those who thought you could not make it to the presidency are the ones sponsoring court cases trying to derail your projects," said Gachagua.

On his tour in Uasin Gishu, Ruto promised to build a digital hub in the region to create more job opportunities.