Walubengo said: "I don't think the devil is proud of Ruto"
He made the remarks during an interview on Citizen TV's JKLive programme on Wednesday night, November 11, 2026, where Gen Z leaders from UDA, ODM, DCP and PPK faced off.
Walubengo, 24, is the Secretary General of the People's Party of Kenya, PPK, led by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. He was unveiled as Secretary General in September 2026 when the party announced its first group of designated officials. He is widely known as Orator Walubengo.
Explaining his statement, Walubengo said Ruto had overpromised Kenyans and failed to deliver.
He said: "Number one, President Ruto overpromised. He sold heaven and gave people hell. In fact, hell is even an understatement. I do not think even the devil is proud of him because he is overdoing whatever mandate he was given, and he discovered he overpromised, and he is not meeting the promise."
Walubengo argued that the President's unpopularity is not an accident. It is because he promised too much. He promised jobs. He promised lower prices. He promised affordable housing. He promised better healthcare. He promised to fix the economy. But, Walubengo said, Kenyans are still struggling.
He said the government has failed to listen to public feedback. He argued that old campaign messages about building roads and providing water are no longer enough to convince voters. He said repeatedly promising roads, water and other basic services cannot substitute for tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary Kenyans.
His most emotional point came when he questioned the value of building roads while people are losing their lives.
He said: "You cannot kill people and build roads for them."
Walubengo was referring to the deaths during the 2024 protests. He and DCP youth leader Wanjiku Thiga hit back hard over corruption, the economy and the deaths during the protests.
He also argued that the presidency over-explains itself. He said: "Whatever is powerful doesn't have to be explained."
He said UDA speakers always come armed with the same three talking points, and pointed to Ndindi Nyoro's record in Kiharu as the People's Party's proof of concept. He asked why houses built on public land with public money are being sold.
Supporters of Walubengo say he said what many young Kenyans feel. They say Ruto sold heaven in 2022. He promised a hustler government. He promised to make life cheaper. He promised to create jobs for the youth. But, they say, life has become harder. Taxes have gone up. The cost of living has gone up. Jobs are still scarce.
They say Walubengo is brave. He is 24. He is speaking on national TV. He is not afraid to criticise the President. They say that is what Gen Z wants – leaders who speak truth to power.
They say his line about the devil is not about religion. It is about exaggeration to show how bad things are. They say he means Ruto has gone beyond even what his critics expected. He has overdone it.
They say Walubengo represents a new generation. They say young Kenyans are tired of old politics. They want accountability. They want leaders who listen. They want leaders who deliver.
Supporters of Ruto say Walubengo is exaggerating. They say Ruto inherited heavy debts and an empty treasury. UDA Director of Communication Nathaniel Mong'are, who was also on JKLive, defended the government, saying it has had to raise revenue to fund development.
They say Ruto has built roads. He has built affordable houses. He has expanded electricity. He has pushed for universal healthcare under SHA. He has pushed for the Talanta Stadium. They say development takes time.
They say overpromising is part of politics. Every politician promises heaven. They say what matters is progress. They say Ruto is making progress, even if slowly.
They say Walubengo's language is disrespectful. They say you cannot compare a President to the devil on national TV. They say criticism is allowed, but insults are not leadership. They say Walubengo is using shock value to become famous.
Political analysts say Walubengo's remarks reflect a wider debate in Kenya. The gap between campaign promises and citizens' day-to-day experiences has become the central political issue.
They say Ruto's 2022 campaign was one of the most ambitious in Kenyan history. He promised to transform Kenya in five years. That created high expectations. When those expectations were not met, disappointment turned to anger.
They say Walubengo's use of religious language – heaven, hell, devil – is powerful in Kenya, a deeply religious country. It connects with ordinary people. It makes a political point feel moral.
But analysts also warn that harsh language can divide. They say calling a President a disappointment is politics. Saying the devil is not proud of him is personal. They say young leaders must learn to criticise without dehumanising.
Kenyans online are divided. Some say Walubengo is right. They say Ruto sold heaven and gave hell. They say the devil line is funny but true.
Others say Walubengo went too far. They say you can criticise Ruto without mentioning the devil. They say Kenya needs respectful debate.
Others say the real issue is not Walubengo's words. The real issue is whether Ruto will deliver before 2027. They say if Ruto delivers, his critics will be silenced. If he does not, no amount of defence will save him.
For now, one thing is clear. Bennyhinn Walubengo has added his voice to the debate on Ruto's leadership. His line – "I don't think the devil is proud of Ruto" – has gone viral.
Whether Kenyans agree with him or not, they are talking about it.
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