As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto has urged citizens to remain calm, declaring that divine will shall determine the electoral outcome.
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Ruto sought to ease mounting political tensions with a message of faith and acceptance. “Relax, what God has planned will happen,” the President told attendees, emphasizing that the elections would be peaceful, free, and fair.
The President addressed concerns about his re-election prospects with remarkable candor: “If God decides I will serve a second term, I will. If God decides otherwise, it’s fine. Relax.” This statement represents an unusually philosophical approach to electoral politics, framing the outcome as beyond human manipulation.
Ruto also pushed back against narratives suggesting Kenya is heading in the wrong direction. He criticized media outlets for focusing disproportionately on negative stories, explaining that “bad news sells, but good news does not.” The President argued that sensational headlines don’t reflect the full reality of a nation where businesses continue operating and progress continues.
“Kenya is not, and will never be, a failed state,” Ruto declared emphatically. “I don’t care how many headlines claim Kenya goes in the wrong direction. This country will never go in the wrong direction.”
Reflecting on his administration’s tenure, the President expressed gratitude: “We have many things to thank God for. God has shown grace to our nation over the last three years.”
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Read the complete statement at: https://nairobiwire.com/2026/05/ruto-2027-election-god-will-decide-kenya-calm.html
As the campaign season intensifies, Ruto’s message attempts to lower the political temperature while projecting confidence in Kenya’s democratic institutions and divine providence.