Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has assured President William Ruto of support from the Somali community ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Junet claimed that a section of leaders is unhappy with the President for working closely with the Somali community, urging him to ignore the critics.
The Legislator added that the Somali community is strong and has immensely contributed to the economic growth of the country.
“In our country, people have different opinions. One of the problems you are facing is that you are working with this community. There are people in this country who are not happy with your relationship with the Somali community, Mr President. The Somali people are hardworking, people who do their businesses and generate a lot in the economy. They contribute so much to the GDP of this country," Junet said on Saturday during a fundraiser in aid of Islamic institutions in Mandera County.
“Don’t listen to naysayers who are telling you that you should not work with this community. The Somali community is a strong one, and from what I’m seeing, in 2027, the numbers of the Somali community will determine the coming elections.”
Junet assured President Ruto of full support for the broad-based government, saying they will ensure that all that was planned is achieved.
“The way things are moving, we shall reach 2027 together, God-willing,” he said.
Junet defended the Somali community against critics who have questioned their growing political influence.
During the event, the President reaffirmed the collective commitment to education as the foundation of opportunity and progress.
“The more education is made accessible to our children, the more empowered, equal and prosperous we become. We applaud the Eltabashi Educational Trust’s dedication to supporting vulnerable children in Northern Kenya to access education,” Ruto said.
The event brought together leaders, scholars, and members of the Somali community in support of education and empowerment initiatives.
Speaking in August, Junet said the 2027 General Election will be both an election and a referendum on the country’s political culture.
According to Junet, the polls will mark the end of what he termed “politics of exclusivity” and “politics of entitlement.”
“This coming election, the way I see it, is going to be an election and also a referendum. It will determine, once and for all, the politics of locking some people out and allowing others in,” he said.
“The politics of saying so-and-so is not fit to be president, or so-and-so can or cannot lead, will end in 2027.”
