President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to remain calm and patient, urging them to await the 2027 General Election to address any dissatisfaction with elected leaders.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Kibuka Power substation in Kajiado County on Wednesday, President Ruto emphasized that leaders who fail to meet the expectations of their constituents will be replaced in the next election, while those who fulfill their duties will have the opportunity to continue serving.
“Nataka tuelewe ya kwamba vile tunasonga mbele ni kuhakikisha ya kwamba kila kiongozi; kila mmoja wetu, tujue ya kwamba pale 2027 tutafanya mtihani na hawa wananchi na kila mtu atakuja na kazi yake amefanya. So hakuna haja ya kusumbuana hapa katikati; wacha tungoje hii mtihani, kila mtu afanye mtihani tuone nani ni wa kupita na nani ni wa kuanguka.“
In an apparent reference to the recent anti-government demonstrations, President Ruto advised Kenyan youth against participating in protests, which have led to incidents of disorder and property destruction. He urged citizens to wait for the next polls to make their voices heard instead of engaging in riots.
“Tusikubali nchi yetu iharibike ama tulete fujo, vita ama mambo itaharibu amani ya taifa yetu ya Kenya. Sisi ni nchi ya demokrasia na katika demokrasia ni wananchi wanaamua na wanaamua katika uchaguzi. So kila mtu ajipange; mimi najipanga, hii uchaguzi tutakutana. Hakuna problem. Tutakutana kwa uchaguzi na kila mtu atakuja atandike kazi yake ile amefanya na nyinyi wananchi ni watu werevu.“
He further remarked,
“Nyinyi mtajua huyu amefanya kazi apite; huyu ameshindwa na kazi aende nyumbani. Hakuna haja ya kuharibu amani ya nchi; hakuna haja ulete fujo Kenya. Hakuna haja ya kutumia njia ya mkato. Wananchi hawa ni werevu na ndio wanaamua vile Kenya itasonga mbele.”
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