Allies of President William Ruto in the Rift Valley have hailed the results of the just-concluded by-elections, saying they reflect growing support for the broad-based administration ahead of the 2027 general election.
Leaders
from the region said victories—particularly in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies—demonstrated
that UDA, ODM and President Ruto remained popular despite claims by the
opposition and critics on social media.
Kenya
Kwanza leaders, including governors, MPs and senators, dismissed the
opposition as incapable of stopping Ruto from securing a second term.
Elgeyo
Marakwet Senator William Kisang said critics, who had been spreading propaganda
against the President, had been exposed as being driven by "malice and political
jealousy" rather than genuine concerns.
“If we
can win elections in areas where we were told Ruto has no support, then it is
clear the opposition has been engaging in propaganda that Kenyans have refused
to buy,” he said.
Similar
sentiments were echoed by Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich and his Nandi
and Uasin Gishu counterparts, Stephen Sang and Jonathan Bii.
MPs
Julius Ruto (Kesses), Janet Sitienei (Turbo) and Gideon Kimaiyo (Keiyo South)
also hailed the results as a major political boost for President Ruto and the
Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Governor
Sang said the outcome demonstrated that the President enjoyed support across
the country, noting that the broad-based team had secured wins in diverse
regions.
He said they would strengthen the arrangement because it was evident the
collaboration between Kenya Kwanza and ODM was “working well for Kenyans”.
According
to Sang, Ruto’s development agenda was resonating with the public,
while opposition leaders were “wasting time sabotaging government efforts
through propaganda”.
“Kenyans
are not buying empty rhetoric from the opposition. Come 2027, Ruto
will easily win a second term because of his track record,” he said.
Bii said Ruto’s long-term vision would benefit the country beyond his
two constitutional terms.
“The
President has a long-term agenda, which many Kenyans can see. Those shouting
‘one-term’ are misguided elements driven by personal interests,” he said.
Kesses MP
Julius Ruto said the by-election results were a “slap in the face” to the
President’s critics, whom he accused of lacking an alternative agenda.
“That’s
why the President has insisted they lack a plan for the country. Kenyans
clearly know who is working for them,” he said.
The leaders also praised Ruto for launching the dualling of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road, terming it a legacy project that will significantly benefit the nation.
Bii said the project was part of the President’s
vision to make Kenya a developed country.
