President William Ruto has once again taken a direct swipe at the opposition, delivering a provocative speech that left his supporters cheering and his rivals fuming. Speaking during a high-energy rally, the President dismissed the opposition as weak, disorganized, and incapable of winning even a single meaningful elective seat.
In his characteristically bold style, Ruto remarked:
“Hawa watu hawajapata hata kiti moja sababu hawana akili. Niliwaambia hapa hakuna size yangu. 2027 nitaingia mapema asubuhi.”
The statement drew laughter and applause from the crowd, but it also set off heated political discussions across the country. Ruto’s message was clear — he believes the opposition lacks both strategy and credibility, and therefore cannot mount a serious challenge to his administration in 2027.
The President claimed that, while his government is busy delivering development, the opposition is stuck in endless infighting, empty threats, and outdated political tactics. He argued that leadership is about ideas, discipline, and vision, not noise and theatrics. According to him, this is why his rivals continue to fall short at the ballot.
Ruto also used the moment to project confidence ahead of the next general election, telling his supporters that he is already preparing for 2027. His phrase “nitaingia mapema asubuhi” suggests that he expects an easy victory — one that will be clear from the earliest stages of the vote.
Political analysts note that such statements reflect the growing political tension between Kenya Kwanza and various opposition formations, especially as new alliances and movements begin to take shape. Ruto’s tone signals that he is ready for a bruising battle, and his opponents are likely to respond in kind.
Opposition leaders, however, quickly condemned his remarks, accusing him of arrogance and disrespect. They argued that elections are determined by citizens, not by insults or early declarations of victory. They also insisted that the political landscape is shifting, and 2027 may not be as predictable as the President believes.
Still, among his supporters, Ruto’s speech was seen as a rallying cry — a message of confidence and dominance from a leader who feels firmly in charge.
With political temperatures rising, Kenyans can expect more fiery exchanges as the road to 2027 continues to heat up.
