Ruto won't perform even in added time, opposition says
Opposition leaders have cast doubts on whether President William Ruto will keep promises made on the 2022 campaign trail and during the first term of his rule...
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Opposition leaders, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, have expressed skepticism about President William Ruto’s ability to fulfill his campaign promises and are urging Kenyans to reject his re-election bid in 2027.
- Matiang’i warned that a second term for President Ruto would exacerbate issues in sectors like health and education, citing concerns over the Social Health Authority (SHA) and opportunities for the well-connected.
- The opposition's agenda includes reintroducing Uhuru Kenyatta-era policies, such as the Linda Mama programme, and reforming health insurance for teachers and police officers.
- Former Attorney General Justin Muturi raised concerns about the government's handling of Kenyans being recruited for foreign jobs, including some reportedly fighting in the Russian army, leading to at least three deaths.
- Matiang'i alleged that Sh17 billion allocated for teacher insurance is controlled by "two highly placed people" in the national government.
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Opposition Leaders Urge Rejection of President Ruto's 2027 Re-election Bid - February 2026
Opposition leaders, including former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, have expressed skepticism about President William Ruto’s ability to fulfill his 2022 campaign promises. They are urging Kenyans to reject his re-election bid in 2027. The opposition claims his administration has failed to deliver on promises and that a second term would exacerbate existing problems in crucial sectors like health and education. The leaders have promised a return to Uhuru Kenyatta-era policies if the opposition wins power.
