By KPC Reporter
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has told Rift Valley to rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing his transformative record so far.
Speaking during a fundraiser at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kapsabet, Wetang’ula said the region needed no convincing to support the President, whom he referred to as “their son.”
He praised Ruto’s leadership and tangible achievements, arguing that his performance already surpasses that of previous administrations.
“As residents of Rift Valley, we are preaching to the converted. You do not need to be mobilised or coerced to support your son for a second term because you know the direction the country is taking,” Wetang’ula said.
He dismissed critics of the President as “self-seeking characters without an agenda,” likening their opposition to the late Kenneth Matiba’s repeated calls for President Daniel arap Moi’s resignation—efforts that, he noted, yielded little change.
“We have told the President to ignore such noises the way a cow ignores the croaking of frogs and continues to drink water,” Wetang’ula said.
“He should focus on delivering for Kenyans, because come elections, the people will judge him fairly.”
Speaker Wetang’ula pointed to progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic stabilization as evidence of Ruto’s impact, saying ordinary citizens continue to encourage the administration to stay the course.
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang echoed the Speaker’s sentiments, urging fair comparisons between Ruto’s tenure and those of his predecessors.
Sang argued that Ruto’s achievements in two years already exceed expectations and that a full ten-year term would cement his legacy both locally and internationally.
“People are unfairly asking why the President has not achieved in two years what Uhuru Kenyatta or Mwai Kibaki achieved in their ninth and tenth years in office. If you compare their first two years with Ruto’s, you’ll find that he has exceeded expectations,” Sang said.
He emphasized that Ruto’s eligibility for a second term should be based on his track record, not personal bias.
“Every president in Kenya has had two terms. William Ruto should not be an exception. We are asking for his second term based on merit—on the transformation he is delivering for Kenyans,” Sang added.
Tinderet MP Julius Melly also backed the President’s re-election bid, saying Ruto’s administration has outperformed previous governments in key areas.
“President Ruto’s government has employed over 76,000 teachers in just three years. Compare that with President Kenyatta, who employed 50,000 teachers in ten years,” Melly said.
He added that this year alone, 24,000 more will be hired, bringing the total to 100,000 teachers.
“That is unprecedented,” Melly said.
He also highlighted increased investment in university education, calling it a major leap forward and urging continued support for the President.
Bungoma Senator David Wakoli added a strategic dimension to the conversation, saying the western region has resolved to support Ruto’s second term.
He suggested that such support would position the region favorably for a future presidential bid in 2032.
“We have decided to support President William Ruto for a second term so that when one of our own runs for the presidency in 2032, the Rift Valley will return the favour,” Wakoli said.