President William Ruto has stated that he is ready to exit power in 2027 if he fails to fulfill the promises he made to Kenyans.
While concluding his five-day tour of the Mount Kenya region, Ruto urged locals to assess his leadership critically and make informed decisions during the next general election. The president emphasized accountability, insisting that all leaders—himself included—must be judged on the basis of performance.
“Tumekuja kupanga mambo ya watoto wetu; tuwachane na siasa ya kubishana, tufanye kazi. Mambo ya siasa yako na siku. Si mlitupatia kazi? Si kila mtu ako na yake? Si wakati wa mtihani utafika? Mimi nimejenga barabara, nimetengeneza kilimo… ikifika wakati wa kusahihisha mtihani, mimi niko tayari… nikipita mtihani yenu, sawa, nisipopita mtihani yenu, mimi naenda nyumbani kulima,” he said.
He was speaking while inspecting the ongoing affordable housing project in Ruring’u, Nyeri County. The president’s visit also included stops in Kiambu County, where he continued to distribute government pledges and engage local residents.
“A leader must be judged by their work, and come 2027, those who have delivered should be re-elected while those who haven’t should go home,” he added.
Ruto’s remarks appeared to be a direct challenge to both his allies and critics as the country begins to anticipate the 2027 political landscape.
