Ruto Reveals How Long He Plans to Stay in Power
President William Ruto has firmly dismissed claims suggesting that he intends to remain in office beyond Kenya’s constitutionally allowed two-term limit.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the launch of the Jukwaa La Usalama Report, the President openly described the presidency as a heavy responsibility that comes with constant public scrutiny and what he called never-ending “noise” from critics.
Ruto said the job is extremely demanding, and he actually looks forward to the day he can pass on the burden to the next leader. He noted that he is focused on serving Kenyans faithfully for the duration of his mandate, stating, “I am waiting for the day I can leave the office and shift the responsibility to someone else.”
He explained that his goal is to fully utilise the “God-given opportunity” to improve the country, adding that he wants to leave behind a meaningful legacy once his time in office ends.
During the event, the President also defended his administration’s record, highlighting significant infrastructure projects completed within just two years. According to him, the Kenya Kwanza government has been able to deliver at a much faster pace than previous administrations.
Ruto mentioned 400 modern markets and hostels for 170,000 students as part of the ongoing nationwide housing and development projects. He argued that earlier governments made very slow progress in similar sectors, saying that some “could only manage to build one market in five years.”
To emphasise the pace of development, he pointed out specific counties such as Kiambu, where 40 markets have already been put up, and Nakuru, where 25 more are currently under construction. He urged Kenyans to imagine the state of the country in the next 10 to 20 years if such rapid development continues.
In a light moment, Ruto joked that no ordinary or rational leader would want to stay in power longer than the Constitution allows. He remarked that only someone “insane” would try to cling to the presidency beyond the two-term limit.
His comments come at a time when there is active public debate about leadership succession and governance in Kenya. By making these remarks, Ruto appears keen on reassuring the country that he respects the Constitution and intends to complete his terms while focusing on delivering visible results for Kenyans.
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