Ruto Campaigns for Second Term While Targeting Opposition Leaders - August 2026

Leaders from the broad-based coalition are actively campaigning for President William Ruto's re-election, claiming external forces are backing the opposition. In Machakos, President Ruto targeted Kalonzo and labeled opposition leaders as 'Puppets,' intensifying political attacks. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kindiki is battling to retain his position as President Ruto's Number Two, highlighting internal coalition tensions ahead of the 2027 polls.