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Kagwanja to Ruto: Even PhD holders are now sleeping hungry
28th July, 2025 12:18 PM
Political analyst Prof Peter Kagwanja has advised President William Ruto to steer the nation in the right direction that reflects and matches the foundational principles of Kenya.
Speaking exclusively to the media during an interview on Monday, July 28, 2025, the outspoken political pundit regretted that Kenya has reached a point where even PhD holders can sleep hungry.
His remarks come in response to the latest findings by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, which revealed that money meant for critical government projects, programmes, and institutions is being withdrawn and used illegally. The diversion of funds has reportedly left key sectors such as education struggling, particularly in areas like student capitation.
Prof Kagwanja cautioned against the widening gap between leadership and the people, citing historical parallels with the French Revolution.
“I do remember, one of the most famous narratives in human history is the French Revolution. One of the tantalising stories is this beautiful woman, the queen – the wife of the monarch, who sees people protesting outside. When she asks what the problem is, and they say it is the issue of bread, she asks them why they don’t eat cake,” he recalled.
“For her, life was so comfortable that there were choices between cake and bread, while the rest had none. I think it is good to go back to the foundations of this country. They aren’t hidden, and even the president sings the theme every day,” he said.
Peter Kagwanja’s message to selfish leaders
Kagwanja added that Kenya was created for all its people and that leadership must be about creating national wealth, not personal riches.
“This is a moral nation. Leadership is not about wealth accumulation; it is the creation of wealth for the nation. This isn’t about a personality attack on William Ruto. It is a reassertion of the values we are building as a country,” he explained.
He warned that appointing known corrupt figures into government sends the wrong message to the youth.
“When you appoint into your government leaders who are known to be corrupt, you are telling the young kid not to go to school, because even if you get a PhD, you are likely to die of hunger,” Kagwanja said.
