Senator Methu Cut Off Mid-Speech While Confronting Ruto Face-to-Face

Drama was witnessed in Nyandarua on Wednesday during the requiem mass of the late Ol Kalou Member of Parliament David Kiaraho, after Senator John Methu delivered a bold speech in front of President William Ruto.

The event, held on April 8, 2026, took an unexpected turn when Senator Methu took the podium to address mourners.

During his speech, his microphone was briefly switched off after he appeared to directly challenge and lecture the President while speaking publicly.

The senator began by recalling how the late Kiaraho had warned local leaders against joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying it was not a good party. He added that Kiaraho later joined Jubilee, a move that led to him being elected by voters in Ol Kalou.

Methu then shifted his remarks to President Ruto, insisting that he had not changed his character or political stance.

“Mr President William Ruto, I am still John Methu. I have not changed. I am still the same Methu,” he said

He continued by saying that although there were things he was being discouraged from saying in public, he would remain silent for now but was not afraid to speak.

Methu also noted that while he respected President Ruto, he wanted to be honest with him face-to-face. He said he had not seen the President for a long time and respected him as a leader and a father figure, but insisted that he was not afraid of him.

“Wakati tuliingia chama cha UDA, mheshimiwa Kiaraho alituambia hiyo chama ni mbaya hataingia, akaingia Jubilee, na watu wa hapa Ol Kalou mkamchagua. Kwanza kabisa mheshimiwa William Ruto, bado mimi ndio John Methu. Sijabadilika, Bado mimi ni Methu wa zamani,” Methu said.

“Na Ile maneno mheshimiwa Kwenya unaogopa ati nisiseme hapa, sitasema lakini ukinisukuma sana nitasema. Mimi nataka nikuambie nikiwa hapa kwasababu sijakuona kwa siku mingi kama Methu nakuheshimu sana mheshimwa rais. Nakuheshimu kama mzazi lakini nataka nikwambie sikuogopi.“

The moment attracted attention as the microphone was briefly muted before he concluded his remarks.