NAIROBI: Kenya’s opposition has called on voters to remove President William Ruto from office in the 2027 general election, accusing his administration of presiding over widespread corruption and “state capture”.
Opposition leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Justin Muturi, said the next election should be treated as a decisive moment to restore economic and political accountability.
Speaking at a church gathering in Murang’a County, the leaders urged citizens to register and turn out in large numbers, framing the vote as an “economic liberation”.
Gachagua alleged that key sectors of the economy—including health, mining, finance and infrastructure—are being controlled by politically connected individuals.
He also claimed irregularities in public procurement, citing a railway development tender allegedly awarded despite a higher bid, though no official response has been issued.
The opposition further accused authorities of using state institutions, including security forces, to suppress dissent and consolidate control over economic assets.
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Musyoka described the situation as a “mad moment”, arguing that governance standards in the country had deteriorated.
He also alleged attempts to revive controversial infrastructure deals and warned of threats to democratic institutions.
Wamalwa and Muturi echoed concerns over economic management and land allocation, urging voters to demand accountability through the ballot.
The government has previously denied accusations of corruption and state capture, maintaining that reforms are underway to strengthen governance and economic growth.
Political analysts say the opposition’s messaging signals an early intensification of campaigning ahead of the 2027 election, with economic governance likely to dominate the debate.
