'Hakuna haja ya kuleta fujo, tupatane 2027': President Ruto tells protesters

President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to remain calm and await the 2027 General Election to replace any elected leaders they feel have slept on the job since assuming office post-August 2022.

Speaking when he commissioned the Kibuka Power sub station in Kajiado County on Wednesday, President Ruto emphasised that leaders who fail to meet their people’s expectations will be shown the door come 2027, whereas those who will successfully fulfill their constitutional duties will earn extended terms in office.

"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," said Ruto.

"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 seemingly advised Kenyan youth against engaging in the protests, citing incidents of disorder and property destruction that occurred.

The Head of State – in a similar voice - went on to tell Kenyans to cease the riots and instead wait for the next polls and make their voices heard.

"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 said.

"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."