President William Ruto has expressed confidence in his chances of clinching a second term despite the heavy criticism facing his government.
Speaking at Uasin Gishu County on Friday, The head of state highlighted that he will be back in office, while stating, “I don’t see any competition.”
His message comes amid mobilisation following the Gen Z-led protests of June 2024, seeking his ouster. What started as opposition against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 ended up as a clarion call for Ruto’s ouster, with the theme ‘Ruto Must Go’ becoming constant in many gatherings, whether political or not
Ruto stated, “Until now, I’m yet to see any serious competition. Competition is between me and my track record. I haven’t seen any other competition,”
“Many think I have failed because things are taking too long to work, yet I found this country in a very bad state,” he added.
Earlier, one of his strongest supporters, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, tore into Kenyans online who are calling for Ruto’s ouster, stating, “You know those Kenyans online saying Ruto Must Go… I want to tell them whether they jump, they go down, or sideways, Ruto is going nowhere.”
At the moment, Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah have expressed interest in the 2027 Presidential seat.
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