Speaking during a political engagement, Malala alleged that out of the 100,000 teachers President Ruto’s administration claims to have employed, 48,582 are from the Kalenjin community.
He questioned the fairness of the recruitment process and challenged the government over what he described as growing ethnic favoritism in public service appointments.
“So, who is the tribalist here?” Malala posed, in remarks that have since sparked heated reactions across the political divide and on social media.
The outspoken politician accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of hypocrisy, arguing that leaders allied to the government have frequently accused critics of promoting tribal politics while allegedly engaging in the same practices behind the scenes.
Malala’s remarks come amid increasing political tensions over claims of regional favoritism in state appointments and distribution of opportunities.
Opposition leaders and some government critics have repeatedly raised concerns over what they describe as the concentration of key government positions among individuals linked to certain communities.
Supporters of President Ruto, however, have defended the administration’s recruitment drive, insisting that employment opportunities are awarded based on merit and available vacancies across the country.
They argue that the government has made significant investments in the education sector, including addressing teacher shortages and improving staffing levels in schools.
The controversy is expected to fuel further political debate as leaders continue to trade accusations over tribalism, governance, and inclusivity ahead of future political realignments.
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