He made the remarks on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a church service at ACK Gitugi in Murang’a County, where opposition leaders gathered in a rare display of political unity.
Speaking to a congregation of supporters and political figures, Kalonzo criticised what he described as Ruto’s arrogance and persistent threats toward opposition politicians.
Speaking to a congregation of supporters and political figures, Kalonzo criticised what he described as Ruto’s arrogance and persistent threats toward opposition politicians.
He accused the President of undermining democratic discourse by publicly insulting fellow leaders and dismissing dissenting voices.
“Disorder has been the order of the day. Yaani kutukana viongozi wenzako. Kuwatukana tu. Matusi. Nakujipiga kifua. Ukijipiga kifua kusema utashinda na kura milioni mbili, milioni tatu. And you know the truth as Fred has said. The truth is as we speak now, William Ruto has no chance of a second term. Ukweli ndio huo,” Kalonzo told the crowd.
The Wiper leader argued that Ruto’s repeated claims of a landslide victory, including securing two to three million votes in 2027, are disconnected from political realities.
He questioned where the President would obtain such support, pointing to widespread dissatisfaction over government policies, perceived mismanagement, and accusations of favoritism toward political extremists.
Ruto has repeatedly criticised the opposition, dismissing them as visionless and tribalistic. In recent speeches, he called them focused on propaganda and division, rather than offering concrete development plans for Kenya.
Ruto has repeatedly criticised the opposition, dismissing them as visionless and tribalistic. In recent speeches, he called them focused on propaganda and division, rather than offering concrete development plans for Kenya.
At a UDA party gathering in January 2026, the President confidently claimed that his coalition, potentially including an alliance with ODM, would deliver a decisive electoral victory, surpassing his narrow win in 2022 by over two million votes.
Kalonzo, however, rejected these assertions, warning that any attempts by government extremists to manipulate election outcomes would fail.
Kalonzo, however, rejected these assertions, warning that any attempts by government extremists to manipulate election outcomes would fail.
He framed the Murang’a gathering as a symbol of unbreakable opposition unity, emphasising that collective determination would prevent Ruto from claiming another term.
“In fact, the way we are seated here, its a clear testimony kwamba if shetani ataingilia katikati yetu, there is no way William Ruto will become president next year. We even know, zote ambazo wale ambo wanapanga – the extremists in his government trying to advise – how ata kama wakishindwa they will not accept, we are ready to counter any such attempts,” Kalonzo stated.
The Wiper leader also described the upcoming 2027 elections as a “Gen Z-inspired revolutionary election,” signalling a growing youth-led momentum within opposition circles.
“In fact, the way we are seated here, its a clear testimony kwamba if shetani ataingilia katikati yetu, there is no way William Ruto will become president next year. We even know, zote ambazo wale ambo wanapanga – the extremists in his government trying to advise – how ata kama wakishindwa they will not accept, we are ready to counter any such attempts,” Kalonzo stated.
The Wiper leader also described the upcoming 2027 elections as a “Gen Z-inspired revolutionary election,” signalling a growing youth-led momentum within opposition circles.
He indicated that young voters, many of whom participated actively in the 2022 and subsequent protests, would play a decisive role in shaping the next government.
Other opposition figures at the church service, including former Attorney General Justin Muturi, criticised Ruto’s alleged ties to foreign actors linked with disputed elections in Africa.
Other opposition figures at the church service, including former Attorney General Justin Muturi, criticised Ruto’s alleged ties to foreign actors linked with disputed elections in Africa.
Meanwhile, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa warned against a repeat of the 2022 electoral irregularities, urging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to implement reforms and ensure transparency ahead of 2027.
Kalonzo concluded by reaffirming the opposition’s readiness to challenge the government and protect the democratic process.
Kalonzo concluded by reaffirming the opposition’s readiness to challenge the government and protect the democratic process.
He stressed that unity among opposition leaders and public vigilance would ensure a fair contest and prevent the abuse of state resources for political gain.