President William Ruto has declared that he is not intimidated by the 2027 General Election, describing the upcoming polls as a defining moment in Kenya’s political history.
Speaking about the forthcoming election, Ruto said he was determined to confront what he described as divisive politics driven by hatred and tribalism, vowing to deal with those behind the political schemes and their sponsors.
The President maintained that he was familiar with his political opponents, their supporters and their capabilities, assuring his supporters that they had no reason to worry about the contest.
“I am not shaken by the 2027 General Election. This will be a defining election to get rid of politics of tribalism and hatred once and for all,” Ruto said.
He added that he knew those he accused of promoting divisive politics, including their alleged sponsors, and understood their capacity and political strategies.
Ruto also attributed the hostility he says he faces from some political opponents to his administration’s development agenda, arguing that his government had promoted equitable development across the country.
According to the President, some leaders were unhappy because development projects and government services were reaching regions that had previously been neglected.
He maintained that his administration was committed to ensuring that all Kenyans benefited from national development, regardless of their geographical location.
Ruto further argued that the country was becoming increasingly united through what he described as efforts to distribute development more equitably.
The President’s remarks come as political activity and discussions surrounding potential alliances and competing interests gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Meanwhile, Ruto has announced plans to reduce the cost of agricultural inputs in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on farmers and supporting food production.
The President assured farmers that a 50-kilogramme bag of fertiliser would be sold at Sh2,000, down from the current price of Sh2,500.
He also announced that a two-kilogramme packet of maize seeds would retail at Sh150, with the new prices expected to take effect next month.
The proposed reductions are expected to provide some relief to farmers facing high production costs, particularly as they prepare for upcoming planting seasons.
Fertiliser and certified maize seeds are essential agricultural inputs in Kenya, where maize remains a staple food and a major source of income for many farming households.
The government has continued to promote subsidised agricultural inputs as part of its broader strategy to increase farm productivity, improve food security and reduce the cost of living.
However, the impact of the announced price reductions will depend on the implementation of the new rates and the availability of the subsidised inputs to farmers across the country.
