President William Ruto has expressed confidence in clinching a second term in office.
“I don’t see any competition.”
According to the president, until now he is yet to see any serious competition in the next general election, noting that the competition is between himself and his track record.
“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.”
The head of state went on to state that many think that he has failed because things are taking too long to work forgetting that he found this country in a bad state.
“Many think I have failed because things are taking too long to work, yet I found this country in a very bad state.”
Notably this is the first time the president has spoken of the 2027 polls, amid rising criticism online.
His powerful message comes amid a barrage of 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, political even within entertainment occasions.
