'I will unite Kenya,' Ruto rallies workers for 2027 re-election bid

President William Ruto has rallied Kenyan workers to support his second bid for the presidency, saying he is best placed to unite the country.

Speaking during Labour Day celebrations on Friday, the Head of State accused the opposition of fuelling division, insisting he remains focused on fostering national unity.

“It is our divine mission, fellow leaders, that we work together ndio tuunde serikali 2027 ya kuunganisha Wakenya wote, tuondoe ukabila, tuondoe chuki, tuondoe migawanyiko, tuondoe ubaguzi ili Kenya tuunganishe tusonge mbele tukiwa pamoja,” said Ruto.

Political undertones dominated the celebrations, with leaders endorsing the President’s re-election bid and urging Kenyans to back his leadership.

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli praised the President’s development agenda, saying: “I thank you, your excellency, for your boldness. You are very bold because you have undertaken projects that most presidents shied away from.”

Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya also pledged support from the Western region.

“I assure you as a community, we are with you and we shall continue to be with you. 2027 hapa ni two term,” he said.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi echoed the sentiment, calling for a decisive mandate.

“Tunataka two term ambayo imepitia kwa debe voted by the people with a resounding majority ili tuende mbele kama Wakenya,” he said.

As he seeks to retain his position, President Ruto used the platform to court workers while dismissing critics, maintaining that his administration remains on course in delivering Kenya’s development agenda.