Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi appears to be shifting his previously firm position on President William Ruto’s re-election bid, amid rising political tension and growing opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
Sudi, a vocal ally of the president, had long insisted that Ruto would serve two terms, arguing that Kenya had never had a one-term president—and that Ruto would not be the first. However, his recent remarks suggest a more pragmatic tone in response to mounting political pressure and a visible revolt against the president’s administration.
Addressing growing dissent, Sudi said the Ruto camp would not be shaken even if the president does not secure a second term.
“I hear Rigathi Gachagua saying President William Ruto will go one term. We have no problem with him being a one-term president. So long as he (Gachagua) is already out, we will have no problem following him home,” said Sudi, implying the focus remains on political strategy and survival beyond individual ambitions.
Despite this seemingly softened stance, Sudi made it clear that Ruto is already planning and organizing for a strong showing in the 2027 election.
Meanwhile, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to assert that Ruto will not be re-elected. Speaking in Machakos County on Tuesday, April 15, Gachagua revealed that opposition parties were in talks to unveil a united presidential candidate by December 2026.
He stated that discussions were ongoing with prominent opposition leaders including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua, and DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa.
Gachagua emphasized the need for unity within the opposition, saying early disclosure of their candidate could lead to sabotage.
“We shall remain silent until December 2026, when we will announce who the person is. If we talk right now, they will plot against us,” he said. “We are patriotic, and we will put our selfish interests aside for the benefit of the people of this country.”
The political scene is expected to intensify as the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections, with both the ruling and opposition camps ramping up their rhetoric and strategic maneuvers.
