Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence that President William Ruto will secure a second term through a free, fair and transparent election, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration is working towards delivering a petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the Annual Kaimosi Agricultural Research and Training Centre (KARTC) Agricultural Expo in Emgwen, Nandi County, Mudavadi said the ruling coalition was putting in place strategies to ensure President Ruto wins within the confines of democracy and without triggering post-election legal disputes.
"When we talk of two terms, let us also emphasise a petition-free win for President Ruto. Petitions always make the country pull in different directions, causing tension and a tense mood. We have witnessed these scenarios since the late President Mwai Kibaki's second-term win and the subsequent elections. We want to change this trend," Mudavadi said.
He added: "We are assembling our campaign team and our strategy is to do everything we can within the democratic confines to ensure Ruto wins."
Mudavadi said President Ruto's re-election campaign would be anchored on the administration's development record, arguing that the gains made under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) provide a strong case for a second term.
He cited the recruitment of more than 76,000 teachers, progress under the Affordable Housing Programme, investments in the health sector, road construction, market development and agricultural reforms as some of the government's achievements.
"When you say you will reverse the policies that have led to the employment of an additional more than 76,000 teachers, the progress within the affordable housing programme, the gains in the health sector, the construction of roads and markets among other gains, what is your agenda for the future of this country?" he posed.
Mudavadi also defended the government's investment in education, saying the sector has received a Sh780 billion budget allocation, while more than 23,000 classrooms have been constructed under President Ruto's administration.
He further credited the government's fertiliser subsidy programme with boosting agricultural production, saying maize output had risen significantly.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also pointed to improvements in the country's foreign exchange reserves, saying Kenya's reserves had increased from USD 5 billion to USD 15 billion, providing the country with a six-month import cover.
"Kenya now has the capacity to import essential commodities such as fuel, steel, fertiliser, gas and other goods for six months without difficulty. This demonstrates that our economy has strengthened considerably despite the challenges brought about by the conflict in the Middle East," he said.
Mudavadi criticised opposition leaders for what he termed the spread of misinformation about the government's performance, accusing them of dismissing visible development gains without offering credible alternatives.
He also warned Kenyans against electing leaders driven by bitterness and ethnic politics, saying national leadership should be founded on unity, humility and service to all citizens.
"We need to make sure that our unity as a country remains and grows. We must reject leaders who want to divide us. Leadership should never be reduced to tribal politics," he said.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary called on young people to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, expressing confidence that President Ruto would secure another term through the ballot.
During the event, Mudavadi officially launched a new Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-supported curriculum and commissioned student hostels at KARTC.
He also assured residents of Nandi, Vihiga and Kakamega counties that the government was progressing plans to expand and recarpet the Eldoret-Chavakali Road alongside other feeder roads linking the three counties. The event was attended by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, and other national and county leaders.