'You will not steal our votes'- Opposition warns Ruto ahead of 2027
Opposition leaders have warned President William Ruto Kenya is drifting toward a crisis, accusing his government of sheltering goons, suppressing dissent and plotting to steal the General Election...
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Kenyan opposition leaders have issued a stern warning to President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing his administration of plotting to rig the polls and suppress dissent.
- Opposition figures, including Fred Matiang'i, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa, voiced their concerns at a church service in Nairobi.
- The warnings come in the wake of sustained anti-government protests that began in June 2024, which saw at least 60 people killed by security forces.
- Concerns were also raised regarding the credibility of election technology, specifically the Smartmatic system, with calls for open recruitment of new IEBC commissioners.
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Political Tensions and 2027 Election Warnings - February 2026
Multiple political leaders are issuing warnings about instability ahead of the 2027 General Election. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned of prosecution for incitement to violence, attributing security challenges to politicians rather than external threats like Al-Shabaab. Opposition leaders accused President Ruto's administration of plotting to rig the 2027 polls and suppress dissent. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei urged opposition leaders who helped form the current government to recommit to its success, warning that political infighting could jeopardise national development.
