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Ruto: Opposition Will See Dust in Next Year's Polls
President William Ruto has expressed strong confidence in securing a second term in next year's General Election, asserting the opposition lacks a development agenda. The Ol Kalou by-election is shaping up as a significant political test for both Ruto and the Opposition, serving as a potential rehearsal for the 2027 general election. Meanwhile, a group of Meru leaders have pledged support for Ruto's re-election bid on the condition that he names Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as his running mate, suggesting strategic negotiations around succession politics. These developments collectively illustrate the intensifying preparations for the 2027 electoral contest.
Matiang'i Raises Alarm Over Secret Mineral Concessions
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto's administration of secretly allocating Kenya's mineral wealth through opaque concession agreements. In a separate development, Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly condemned alleged abductions and torture of activists, calling the case of Davis Lichuma a criminal act of the State. Both stories involve serious allegations against the Ruto administration regarding abuse of state power and lack of transparency.
