‘Relax, I'm ready,’ Ruto vows to defeat rivals next year
Kenyan President William Ruto has expressed confidence in his ability to defeat political rivals in the upcoming election, citing his administration's development record. He criticized the opposition for relying on slogans and insults rather than presenting a clear policy agenda.
Why it matters
The rhetoric signals the start of intense political campaigning in Kenya, reflecting broader tensions between incumbent development platforms and opposition strategies.
President William Ruto President William Ruto has declared he is ready to face his rivals, saying his record will speak for itself against an opposition he accused of relying on insults and slogans.
He said he was confident of defeating his opponents, whom he described as leaderless and clueless. Ruto spoke in Bomet on the first day of his four-day tour of the South Rift region.
The President challenged opposition leaders to tell Kenyans what they stand for and outline their agenda for the country instead of engaging in what he termed "endless insults and political slogans".
“Relax, I am more than ready,” Ruto said, maintaining his administration had delivered on its development promises and would present its record to Kenyans ahead of next year's contest.
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