Tiaty MP William Kamket has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure President William Ruto’s re-election, sparking renewed debate over the integrity of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a traditional dowry ceremony for the children of Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang and businessman David Langat, Kamket declared that he and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi would stop at nothing to fill the ballot boxes in Ruto’s favour.
“Oscar and I say harsh things. He says if the ballot box does not fill up, we will add. I say it in another way, but we say the same thing, if the votes are not enough, we will ensure that they are enough, whatever comes may," he added.
Kamket further criticised critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration and declared that the audience was already aligned with Ruto's re-election efforts.
“I look around and see that you are people supporting the re-election of President William Ruto. There is no need to preach to the already converted,” he added.
The remarks came days after Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jeho controversially claimed that they would "steal votes" in 2027 to ensure Ruto’s second term — a statement that drew swift backlash from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
“We are just waiting for the 2027 general polls, and even if there will be no votes, we will steal — and that is not a secret,” Jeho said during a recent rally.
In a strongly worded response, IEBC condemned the remarks as “reckless and unacceptable,” and urged Kenyans to disregard such claims, reassuring the public of its commitment to a transparent electoral process.
“Statements suggesting election malpractice undermine the credibility of our democratic institutions. We assure Kenyans of our resolve to conduct a free, fair, and verifiable election,” the IEBC said in a statement.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi also weighed in, cautioning political leaders against making careless statements that could jeopardise public trust in the electoral process.
“Such remarks, whether made in jest or not, risk eroding confidence in institutions that safeguard our democracy,” he warned.
