Speaking during a high-profile rally in Nakuru attended by the Head of State, the governor said that the people back home are urging the President to stay in office longer, citing what he described as commendable development achievements under Ruto’s leadership.
Addressing thousands of supporters gathered for the event, the governor said the mood in Uasin Gishu had shifted in recent months, with many residents expressing confidence in the President’s leadership style and policy direction.
He claimed that the county’s residents believe the reforms and projects initiated by the Kenya Kwanza administration require more time to fully materialize, insisting that limiting Ruto to two terms would interrupt the momentum.
His remarks drew loud reactions from the crowd, with a section of attendees cheering while others watched keenly as the governor continued to heap praise on the President.
He pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, youth empowerment programmes, and agricultural interventions as some of the reasons residents allegedly want Ruto to extend his stay at State House beyond the constitutional limit.
The statement, however, immediately triggered murmurs among political observers present at the rally, given that Kenya’s Constitution clearly caps presidential tenure at two five-year terms.
Although the governor did not explicitly call for a constitutional amendment, his comments appeared to flirt with a sensitive national conversation that has historically sparked intense political debate whenever raised.
President Ruto, who had earlier addressed the gathering, did not directly respond to the governor’s remarks, instead focusing on government development plans and promising continued support for Nakuru and the wider Rift Valley region.
The governor’s comments are expected to ignite fresh political discussions across the country, especially as succession politics and public expectations continue to evolve ahead of future elections.
