Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity, a vocal activist, criticized President William Ruto’s government for Kenya’s failing healthcare system.
His remarks followed a viral TikTok video where women protested at the Health Cabinet Secretary’s office over poor services at Kenyatta National Hospital.
The criticism coincided with Ruto’s ranking as the second most corrupt leader globally by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).

The OCCRP report, based on over 40,000 nominations, placed Ruto behind ousted Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
It highlighted widespread corruption, economic instability, and poor public service delivery under Ruto’s leadership. Additionally, the report accused his administration of worsening youth unemployment and triggering protests across the country.
Dr Kinity linked these governance failures to mismanagement in the health sector, particularly the controversial SHIFT and SHA health systems.
He accused Ruto of misleading Kenyans by portraying these systems as functional while ignoring their major flaws.
“William Ruto has continued to lie that the SHIFT and the SHA health systems are working well. Instead of admitting that NHIF funds were looted, he fooled Kenyans with these systems,” Kinity said.
Public frustration over healthcare mismanagement continues to grow. Kinity questioned the government’s financial transparency, particularly regarding funds transferred from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the SHIFT and SHA systems.
“Does it mean that NHIF did not have any money at the time it was closed?” he asked.
These questions expose concerns about fiscal accountability and spending. Kinity’s critique focuses on both healthcare and broader governance issues, including corruption and mismanagement.
“Stop fooling Kenyans. This is the worst corruption on earth,” he remarked, echoing the anger of betrayed citizens.
Recent cabinet reshuffles and political manoeuvring by Ruto’s government have heightened public concerns. Kinity warned that such actions could increase ethnic divisions and destabilize the nation further.
Citizens have responded to Kinity’s statements and the OCCRP report with outrage. Protests erupted in various cities, with demonstrators demanding better healthcare and financial transparency.
Kinity’s activism amplifies these grievances, linking healthcare failures to deeper systemic issues. By holding leaders accountable, he inspires public sentiment against corruption and mismanagement.
As Kinity continues his critique of Ruto’s administration, public pressure mounts. Citizens demand immediate reforms, challenging the administration both domestically and internationally.
Kenyans are watching closely and expect solutions. Whether the government addresses these concerns or faces escalating unrest, one thing is clear: citizens remain determined to hold their leaders accountable.