Ruto Allies Fear Losing Second Term as Public Confidence Erodes, Sifuna Says
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna claims that political leaders close to President William Ruto are worried about losing their chances for a second term.
In an interview on Wednesday, Sifuna explained that the public’s lack of trust in Ruto’s government has reduced the likelihood of another term in office.
“The biggest change we’ve seen recently is that people now understand they hold more power than the leaders,” he said on Spice FM.
“These leaders are scared. When you listen to the President and those around him, you can tell they speak out of fear because they know they don’t have much time to turn things around.”
Sifuna also praised the youth for their actions in June 2024, when they stormed Parliament during anti-government protests, which, he said, changed the political landscape in the country.
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He noted that politicians had to give up their arrogance and start listening to the people. “For a long time, we, the elected leaders, acted like we knew better than the people. But after June 25, Kenyans realized their own power.”
Sifuna added that leaders close to Ruto know they are unlikely to secure a second term and are now openly discussing how they might manipulate the election.
He referred to a statement by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, who insisted that despite criticism, Ruto will remain in power. Sudi dismissed online critics, calling them “wakora” (thieves) and said Ruto would not be leaving office.
Daadab MP Farah Maalim echoed these views, mocking young people who criticize the government and declaring that Ruto would remain in power. “When you see things moving forward and some fools say ‘Ruto must go,’ to hell with them! He’s not sitting in your parent’s seat, he’s in ours, and we’ll re-elect him,” Maalim said at another rally.
Ruto Allies Fear Losing Second Term as Public Confidence Erodes, Sifuna Says
