Naomi Oyuga Says Mount Kenya Should Allow Ruto to Complete 10-Year Term

Political commentator Naomi Oyuga has challenged calls for President William Ruto’s removal before the end of his second term, arguing that leaders and voters from the Mount Kenya region should allow him to serve the full 10 years.

Oyuga made the remarks while discussing the region’s political position ahead of the 2027 General Election, suggesting that some Mount Kenya voters could seek to punish Ruto at the ballot box over their dissatisfaction with his leadership.

She drew a comparison with the 2022 elections, when she said voters from the region punished one of their own after he aligned himself with Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign.

“As my sister here asked, it seems that the majority of the people coming from the Mount Kenya region will vote to punish President William Ruto in 2027, just as they voted in 2022 to punish their own son because he was on Raila’s side, and it is going to happen again,” Oyuga said.

Oyuga Questions Sifuna’s Track Record

Oyuga also questioned the emphasis placed on leadership track records and development when discussing possible political alternatives, specifically challenging the credentials of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

“Coming back to the issue of track record, I can ask what track record makes someone like Sifuna a good option,” she said.

She argued that young people should assess political leaders based on their performance and development record rather than political popularity.

Oyuga maintained that Mount Kenya voters should also consider their role in Ruto’s election, noting that the region was among the constituencies that supported his presidential bid in 2022.

Mount Kenya Urged to Let Ruto Complete His Term

The commentator said those who helped elect Ruto should not join efforts to remove him before he completes his constitutionally permitted two-term presidency.

“So, we tell the youth that it is all about track record and development. We are looking at the performance of the president and those who elected him were the people of Mount Kenya. We want to tell them that we will not help them remove him before he finishes his full term of 10 years,” she stated.

Her remarks come amid continuing debate over Mount Kenya’s political direction and its relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration as political leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.