Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has boldly declared that President William Ruto is guaranteed a second term in office, citing the Kenya Kwanza administration’s strong political backing and development record. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, Duale stated that the ruling coalition has the numbers to secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
“William Ruto will come back with a landslide… inshallah, his second term is guaranteed,” said Duale. “He will be voted, not because of anything else, but because he will deliver on his promises.”
Duale’s remarks come at a time of heightened political tension, particularly following an ongoing rift between President Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua has accused the President of sidelining the Mount Kenya region, a key voting bloc that was instrumental in Ruto’s 2022 victory.
The political fallout has triggered the emergence of the Wantam movement, spearheaded by Gachagua, which he insists is not revolutionary but a political platform aimed at ushering in leadership change through constitutional means. Gachagua and his allies have dismissed claims by Ruto that the opposition is plotting to overthrow his government.
“Nobody wants to overthrow your government… we want to face you on the ballot in August 2027, so just relax,” Gachagua stated during a press briefing. He further warned the President against using perceived threats to clamp down on dissenting voices.
President Ruto, while addressing concerns over recent nationwide protests, alleged that certain unnamed political figures are attempting to destabilize his administration. The government has since tightened security measures and warned against illegal demonstrations.
Duale’s confidence in Ruto’s re-election is expected to fuel the growing political rivalry, as both camps gear up for an intense electoral showdown. With Kenya’s political landscape shifting rapidly, the path to 2027 appears increasingly polarized, and the battle lines are being drawn early.
As the political heat rises, the public remains keenly observant of how the Kenya Kwanza administration handles internal divisions and opposition pressure in the months leading to the next polls.
