William Ruto Takes Nairobi by Storm as He Pushes His 2027 Re-election Bid: "Kazi Bila Break"
- President William Ruto expressed confidence of being reelected for a second term in the upcoming 2027 General Election
- During his tour of Nairobi county, Ruto explained why he is better than the opposition led by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua
- In what appeared like a campaign mood, Ruto lashed out at the opposition as he asked Nairobi residents to back his development agenda
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - President William Ruto has begun his development tour of Nairobi county amid growing criticism from the opposition.
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On Thursday, July 17, hundreds of Nairobi residents turned out to welcome the president, a sign that he still enjoys support in the capital despite the 'wantam' push by the opposition.
Which road did Ruto launch in Embakasi East?
The head of state inaugurated the newly rehabilitated Bridge Savannah-Stage 17-Masimba Road, which connects Embakasi Central and Embakasi East.
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In his speech, the president emphasised that he has a more effective plan for Kenya, stressing that the nation requires peace and unity rather than conflict and division.
While hitting out at the opposition led by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, the Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader stated that the country cannot afford to waste time on violence and ethnic politics.
Ruto argued that the country cannot afford to concentrate on tribal politics when millions of young people are jobless.
“We have no time for violence, chaos, and ethnicity. We want to build our country,” Ruto said as the crowd chanted two-term.
Why William Ruto criticised the opposition
Ahead of the 2027 General Election, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to focus on offering real solutions rather than inciting youths to cause violence in the name of demonstration.
“Anybody who has a plan for Kenya should tell these young people what plan they have for them to have jobs. I have a plan. Let them come with theirs,” Ruto said.
The head of state announced that 20,000 additional youths will be employed under the Climate WorX Programme as a way of resolving unemployment in the country.
"20,000 youths currently work under the Climate WorX Programme. I’ve instructed the contractors and the Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Deborah Barasa, to hire an additional 20,000 youths from Monday, July 21, to clean the Nairobi River. Two weeks later, the construction of a fish market will begin," the president announced.
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Will William Ruto hand over power in 2027?
In other news, the Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader rubbished the opposition's call for his removal from office.
During a church service at Kivaywa Primary School on Sunday, June 15, Ruto hinted at not handing over power to the current opposition in 2027.
Ruto claimed it would be wrong to hand over power to people who have no plans to advance the country's development agenda.
According to Ruto, beyond promoting tribal politics, Gachagua's team lacks the agenda for the Kenyan people.
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