Ruto on 2027: Nitadeal na opposition asubuhi na mapema

President William Ruto addressing Meru residents during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day 2025, Meru ASK Showground on June 21, 2025/ PCS

President William Ruto has boldly dismissed threats from the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, vowing to deal with his political rivals "asubuhi na mapema."

Speaking on Saturday, the President warned that no amount of intimidation or propaganda would derail his administration's development agenda.

"I have been in politics for a long time. And no one can threaten me. Ati kutishwa? Hapana, watafute mtu mwingine," Ruto said, brushing off recent opposition rallies and calls for his resignation.

He was speaking during the 10th Annual Dairy Farmers Field Day 2025, Meru ASK Showground.

Ruto took a swipe at his political critics, accusing them of lacking a clear development plan for Kenyans.

"All they know is 'Ruto must go'. Porojo, propaganda tu... ooh Kasongo, sijui Ruto must go. These people do not have a plan for Kenyans," the President said.

The Head of State maintained that his government remains committed to uniting the country and delivering on its promises.

He emphasised that those interested in campaigning for 2027 should go ahead, but his focus remains on service delivery.

"This government is going to continue developing the country, and that is why I have said I will welcome anyone who is willing to work for Kenyans,” he said.

“But for those who want to campaign, go do that. Si 2027 tutakutana nao? Kwani ni mafundi kiasi gani?”

Ruto further praised his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, for being focused and understanding his role, contrasting him with past leaders he suggested were more talk than action.

"At least I have a deputy who knows and understands his mandates. Not someone who keeps on talking," he said.

Calling for national unity, Ruto urged Kenyans to rally behind the government’s development agenda.

"Tunajua umpja ni nguvu, kujitega ni udhaifu. Ndio sababu mimi kama kiongozi wa taifa hii, nitawaunganisha Wakenya wote, tuweze kutembea safari moja," he stated.

President Ruto’s remarks come amid increased political activity from the opposition.

Ruto said he is unfazed, reiterating that his administration is grounded in performance and inclusivity, and ready to face the ballot box again when the time comes.

His remarks come shortly after Ruto vowed not to hand over power to the current opposition in 2027.

Speaking on June 15, in Kakamega, he said he cannot hand over power to the opposition, claiming it has no plan for the country’s progress.

“These other people (opposition) have no plan, don’t waste time on them. We will not hand over power to people who have no plan. Their only plan is that ‘Ruto must go’,” Ruto said.