Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has announced that both her county and the wider Mount Kenya region will support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general election. She asserted that Ruto continues to enjoy substantial grassroots support, despite the growing political competition.<\/p>\n
Speaking while leading a delegation of grassroots leaders from Kirinyaga to State House for a meeting with the Head of State, Waiguru described the political silence among many leaders in the region as a strategic move rather than an indication of shifting allegiances.<\/p>\n
\u201cWakiona tumenyamaza wasifikirie ni uoga, tulikuwa tunawapa muda tu. Tutashikilia rais William Ruto Mlima Kenya yote, na watashangaa kura ambazo rais atapata 2027,\u201d she said, adding that the region would deliver overwhelming support for the President.<\/p>\n
The governor dismissed claims that the opposition could unseat the President, arguing that historical precedent suggests otherwise. She referenced previous elections, noting that attempts to remove former presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta from power were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
\u201cKama Kibaki alikuwa na shida na upinzani haukuweza kumtoa madarakani, na Uhuru pia hawakuweza, sasa mnaona Ruto ndiye watatoa na WANTAM?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n
Waiguru stated that the opposition is fragmented and lacks the cohesion needed to mount a credible challenge in 2027, highlighting the presence of multiple presidential hopefuls.<\/p>\n
\u201cMnaona ule upande mwingine, kuna wawaniaji karibu sita. Halafu mtu anatuambia tutoke kwa serikali,\u201d she remarked.<\/p>\n
The Kirinyaga governor emphasised unity among elected leaders, asserting that the county remains firmly aligned with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). While acknowledging some political defections, she expressed confidence that dissenting leaders would eventually realign with the President.<\/p>\n
\u201cSisi Kirinyaga tuko \u2018TUTAM\u2019\u2026 viongozi wote tunaunga mkono Rais. Wale wawili tumepoteza, karibuni mtawaona wakimtafuta,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
Waiguru also defended President Ruto\u2019s leadership credentials, describing him as strategic, intellectually grounded, and capable of effectively managing both governance and political organisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cRuto ako na akili, amesoma, ni intellectual\u2026ana uwezo wa kupanga kazi na siasa. Amewazidi wote,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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