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Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu clashes with MP Mark Nyamita over Ruto’s sleepless nights
26th March, 2026 10:51 AM
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has proposed a series of lifestyle changes for President William Ruto amid claims by Uriri MP Mark Nyamita that the Head of State does not sleep.
While responding to the Uriri MP’s statement that Kenyans should be grateful that Ruto is losing sleep on their behalf during an interview with a local TV station on Thursday, March 26, Nyutu dismissed the claims as laughable before prescribing a solution.
He questioned what must be keeping the president busy to the point of lacking time to sleep, stating that poor planning for his time could be a contributing factor.
“I have heard Mark say that the president does not sleep because he is thinking of Kenya all the time, you know, that is laughable,” Nyutu remarked.
What is keeping Ruto occupied
The Senator opined that much of what has been keeping Ruto occupied is unnecessary travels across the country, inspecting projects atop cars.
“What is the president doing inspecting projects on car roofs all the time? You mean you lack sleep because you want to go to Kisumu the following day, leave Kisumu, go to Siaya, go back to Migori and then head to Homa Bay?” Nyutu stated.
He told those close to the president to advise him on his lifestyle, particularly how to plan his time and get some time to sleep, balancing this with other engagements.
“He cannot be like he does not sleep, as per Mark’s argument because he has to go around seeing projects. Maybe they can advise him that a wise man plans their time. There must be some time to sleep, some time to be in the office, some time to go to the ground and to do something that you must do,” he added.
Avoidable engagements
He also questioned Ruto’s engagement in some activities which consume time that the president could have perhaps used to get some rest and sleep, noting that they do not necessarily require his physical presence.
“You cannot tell me that the president does not sleep because he wants to go and give funds to the youth, which is done electronically,” he explained.
