NAIROBI, Kenya — William Ruto has said he is at peace with whatever outcome awaits him in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the country’s future ultimately rests in God’s hands.
Speaking during the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi on Thursday, President Ruto said Kenyans should remain united regardless of political differences and avoid turning elections into a source of division.
“Kama Mungu ameamua Ruto will get a second term, he will. Na kama Mungu ameamua vingine, that is what will happen. And we will move on as a country,” the President said.
Ruto made the remarks as political temperatures continue rising ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition leaders intensifying criticism of his administration over the economy, taxation and governance issues.
The National Prayer Breakfast brought together political leaders, religious figures, diplomats and senior government officials for an interdenominational service focused on national unity, reconciliation and leadership.
During the event, leaders from across the political divide called for tolerance, peaceful engagement and respect for democratic institutions amid growing political competition in the country.
Ruto has repeatedly maintained that he is focused on delivering his administration’s development agenda rather than early campaign politics, even as rival political camps continue mobilising support across the country.
President Ruto made the remarks at a time when his administration is facing sustained political pressure from a revitalised opposition coalition and growing public frustration over the economy.
The opposition front includes leaders such as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua and civil society-linked voices who have intensified criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration over the rising cost of living, unemployment, insecurity and alleged governance failures.
The economic situation remains one of the biggest political vulnerabilities facing Ruto ahead of 2027.
In recent weeks, Kenya witnessed nationwide protests and a matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices, with demonstrations leading to deaths, injuries and disruption of businesses and schools.
At the same time, debate has intensified over the accuracy of the government’s economic performance claims.
Kenya’s 2026 Economic Survey contradicted some of Ruto’s earlier statements on maize production, sugar production, affordable housing numbers and jobs created under government programmes.
