Malema Criticizes Ruto For Being ‘Inconsistent’

Malema traveled to Kenya to attend the launch of the Pan African Institute at Lukenya University. In his speech, he criticized Ruto for his frequent travels outside of the country, his honoring of King Charles III, and his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Malema also accused Ruto of failing to deliver on the promises he made to Kenyans when he ran for office.

Malema specifically criticized Ruto for failing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to getting rid of the US dollar as a means of trade in Africa. He said that he had heard Ruto say that Africa needs to do away with the dollar and build their own, but his actions were not corresponding with the commitment.

Malema also criticized Ruto for hosting King Charles III in Kenya and shaking hands with him during his visit to the country. He said that the Kenyan army is a product of the Mau Mau rebellion, and those who killed people in the Mau Mau rebellion cannot be saluted by the same army of the children of those who were killed during Mau Mau rebellion.

Overall, Malema’s speech was aimed at promoting pan-Africanism and criticizing leaders who he believes are not doing enough to promote the interests of the African continent. He called on the Kenyan government to be firm and to decide what they want to be: pan-Africanist or proponents of neocolonialism.

Malema’s visit was also attended by lawyer P.L.O. Lumumba who is the chair of the Pan African Institute. Malema praised Lumumba and the others who are involved in the initiative for choosing to establish the institute in Kenya.

Speaking on Ruto’s stance of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the South African opposition leader said that the head of state is on the wrong side of history.