President William Ruto has challenged his political opponents to make the 2027 election a contest over policies and development plans rather than insults and propaganda.
Ruto said the competition for Kenya’s leadership should be based on what political leaders intend to do for the country.
“The contest for Kenya's leadership cannot be about insults, slogans, division and propaganda. It must be about an agenda and a vision for the country,” Ruto said.
The President spoke while addressing residents of Bomet town, where he outlined government projects being implemented in the area.
Ruto said his administration would continue implementing development programmes across the country without discrimination.
“On our part, we will continue to implement transformative programmes across the country without discrimination, ensuring no region is left behind,” he said.
He cited the construction of a Sh1 billion stadium and roads that have been tarmacked in Bomet town.
Ruto also said the government had completed a Sh1.7 billion water project expected to supply Bomet town and surrounding areas.
He announced that the government would provide a further Sh600 million to extend the water project to Bomet town and construct a sewerage system.
The President’s remarks come as political parties and leaders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 General Election.
Several opposition leaders have criticised the Ruto administration and called for a change of government in the next election.
Ruto has increasingly responded by pointing to projects being implemented by his administration and challenging his opponents to present alternative programmes to voters.
The President’s message in Bomet placed development projects at the centre of his response to the growing political contest.
He did not name any of his political opponents in the remarks but directly contrasted the kind of political contest he wants with one based on “insults, slogans, division and propaganda”.
The 2027 election is expected to pit Ruto, who is seeking a second term, against an opposition seeking to agree on a common candidate and strategy.
