As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto has urged citizens to remain calm, stating that divine providence will determine the electoral outcome. Speaking at a national event on Thursday, the President sought to ease mounting political tensions with a message of faith and reassurance.
“Relax, what God has planned will happen,” Ruto told Kenyans, emphasizing that the elections will be conducted peacefully, freely, and fairly. His comments come at a time when political temperatures are rising and various factions are positioning themselves for the upcoming contest.
The President addressed concerns about his own 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,” he stated, projecting an image of acceptance regardless of the electoral outcome.
Ruto also pushed back against narratives suggesting Kenya is headed in the wrong direction. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, he argued that negative media coverage doesn’t reflect the full reality of the nation’s progress. He shared an anecdote about asking a journalist friend why positive stories rarely make headlines, to which the response was: “Bad news sells, but good news does not.”
The President insisted that Kenya remains stable and continues making progress despite crisis-focused coverage. “Kenya is not, and will never be, a failed state,” he declared. “I don’t care how many headlines claim Kenya goes in the wrong direction. This country will never go in the wrong direction.”
Ruto encouraged Kenyans to appreciate the country’s achievements over the past three years, stating that “God has shown grace to our nation.” He emphasized that while headlines focus on problems, businesses continue to operate and the country moves forward.
For the complete report on President Ruto’s remarks, visit https://nairobiwire.com/2026/05/ruto-2027-election-god-will-decide-kenya-calm.html
As the 2027 election cycle intensifies, the President’s message of calm and divine trust offers an interesting counterpoint to the typical heated political rhetoric.