President Ruto Warns Against Electing Opposition in Next General Election
The Head of State said Kenyans should judge his leadership based on performance and tangible progress rather than political slogans and rhetoric from his critics.
President William Ruto: Courtesy.
By Zuriel Midambo
President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans against voting for opposition leaders in the 2027 General Election, describing such a decision as “the biggest accident” the country could make.
Speaking during a public address in Busia County on Sunday after attending the consecration of the fourth Bishop of the ACK Church, Katakwa Diocese in Amagoro, the President defended his administration’s development agenda and urged citizens to support the Kenya Kwanza government to ensure continuity of its transformative projects.
Ruto said his government remains focused on delivering on its promises and improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans through key flagship programmes in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and affordable housing. He argued that despite inheriting a difficult economic situation, his administration has laid a strong foundation for long-term growth and that ongoing reforms are beginning to bear fruit.
The Head of State said Kenyans should judge his leadership based on performance and tangible progress rather than political slogans and rhetoric from his critics.
“The biggest accident Kenya can make is to elect leaders who have no clear vision for the country’s future,” President Ruto said, urging voters to remain vigilant and make informed choices ahead of the next polls.
The President took direct aim at opposition leaders, accusing them of lacking a coherent plan to address Kenya’s economic and social challenges. He described them as an “existential threat to the Republic of Kenya” and questioned their agenda beyond popular slogans such as ‘Wantam’, ‘Kasongo’ and ‘Must Go’.
“Those people competing with me have no agenda. The biggest thing they have done is give me the nickname ‘Kasongo.’ They do not know how roads are built. They do not understand affordable housing or how our children are learning,” Ruto said.
He defended his administration’s controversial programmes, including the Affordable Housing Programme, the Social Health Authority (SHA) which replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and the new university funding model. According to Ruto, the government has already registered 32 million Kenyans under SHA, recruited more teachers, ensured funding for university and TVET students, and released Sh12 billion to hospitals this month alone.
On housing, he dismissed criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who had questioned the practicality of keeping livestock in high-rise apartments. “Someone is saying it is impossible to take a chicken to the 12th floor. Is it better to take your chicken to the 12th floor or continue living in slums? How heavy is that chicken?” he posed.
His remarks come at a time of heightened political activity as leaders across the political divide position themselves for the 2027 contest. The opposition, led by figures including Sifuna, has consistently criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration over the high cost of living, heavy taxation, and governance issues, and has vowed to reverse several flagship policies if elected.
Political analysts expect campaign rhetoric to intensify in the coming months as both the government and opposition seek to consolidate support in their strongholds and swing counties like Busia.
President Ruto was accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who said the administration remains united and exuded confidence of victory in 2027, and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, who attributed the warm reception in the county to development projects initiated by the national government.
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