Rigathi Gachagua Asks Kenyans To Reelect William Ruto In 2027: "Msitupe Kura Yenu Msituni"

• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has talked about the 2027 elections, despite President William Ruto and himself insisting the topic was premature
• According to Gachagua, the president will be on the ballot for the second and last term in his bid to clock 10 years at the helm of Kenya's leadership
• The deputy president likened voting for opposition leader Raila as trashing of votes, suggesting that the ODM chief had no capacity to lead the country

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Samburu - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged residents of Samburu to shun their support for the opposition and throw their weight behind President William Ruto come 2027, when Kenyans will head to the ballot to elect new leaders.

Why Gachagua wants residents to vote for William Ruto

Speaking at a church service and fundraiser ceremony at St. Francis the Xavier in Baragoi town on Sunday, December 3, Gachagua warned the congregation against throwing away their votes in the forest by voting for the opposition leader, Raila Odinga.

"When the time comes to plan, do your calculations well. Don't throw your vote into the forest. Place your vote where leadership will be found. We have done the political math, and William Ruto will be there," he said.

According to Lightcast TV, he informed residents to plan accordingly, as Raila won't be in the statehouse to deliver any development agenda.

"Currently, you are seeking assistance. I guarantee that you will receive help since you are Kenyans. However, you need to avoid voting for someone who is already in the forest. Choose someone who can provide roads and water, not someone who has the same problems as you do. In the future, do not vote for somebody who also comes to the government to cry for help," added Gachagua.

However, he maintained that the Kenya Kwanza government would continue to serve the people and work with Samburu residents to ensure peaceful coexistence.

He said:

"The government agencies will continue working with all leaders in Samburu and other parts of the country to promote peaceful coexistence between and among communities. This will allow for lasting development in the region."

Gachagua promises to increase Mt. Kenya's share in government

In October, the deputy president emphasised that the people of the Mt. Kenya region would receive a larger portion of government resources due to their strong support for the ruling party during the elections.

"We will ensure we increase our shareholding in this government from 47% to almost 60%. Many people are uncomfortable with our shareholding, but we only have a few—only 47%. We will increase so that we have enough," he said.

The president, however, differed with him, stating that every Kenyan had equal access to the government despite their divergent political preferences.