Soipan Tuya Responds To Reports That Raila Saved Ruto From Military Coup
The articles in question had cited an undisclosed source who alleged that Raila, in an exclusive interview, claimed he prevented a military coup against President Ruto, whose role includes the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.

The Ministry of Defence under Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya has criticised a headline story by the Daily Nation which claimed that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga saved President William Ruto from a military coup.
In its statement, the Ministry noted with concern what it deemed as inaccurate newspaper articles in the Sunday Nation, titled, "Raila: I Saved Ruto from Military Coup" and Taifa Jumapili titled, "Nilivyozima Mapinduzi Dhidi ya Ruto."
The articles in question had cited an undisclosed source who alleged that Raila, in an exclusive interview, claimed he prevented a military coup against President Ruto, whose role includes the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces.
CS Soipan Tuya when she joined the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in a Joint and Combined Fire-Power Exercise at Larisoro, Samburu County on February 28, 2025. /KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
"The Ministry categorically states that the claims in the newspaper articles are false, baseless, unfounded, misleading and indeed reckless. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is a professional and apolitical institution committed to the highest standards of integrity, discipline, and service to the nation," read the statement in part.
"KDF remains unwavering in its loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and its duty to safeguard the security and well-being of Kenya and her people, free from political influence or sectarian interests."
The Ministry thus determined that the publication of the articles by Nation Media Group, based on unverified claims from an undisclosed source, is not only "irresponsible and unpatriotic" but also "a clear example of sensational reporting aimed at increasing readership rather than upholding journalistic integrity."
The Ministry concluded its statement by urging the Nation Media Group to uphold the principles of ethical journalism by ensuring accuracy, fairness, and responsibility in reporting, especially on matters of national security.