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Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says that President William Ruto will secure even greater support in Mount Kenya despite the region’s ongoing political wrangles.
Mwaura dismissed what he called misplaced confidence within opposition ranks, insisting that the political mood in Mt Kenya is shifting in Ruto’s favor and could deliver an unexpected outcome at the ballot. He maintained that President Ruto enjoys strong yet quiet backing across the region.
“Some leaders are in denial that President Ruto has many silent admirers and supporters across the Mt Kenya region,” he said on Sunday.
Opposition Claims vs. Ruto’s Popularity
Mwaura’s remarks come at a time when the opposition claims it has taken control of the Mt Kenya region, pointing to what appears to be growing support from the area. He cautioned the Opposition against underestimating President Ruto’s popularity, stressing that the 2027 election will reveal just how many votes the Head of State commands.
According to Mwaura, Ruto has begun regaining public trust by steering the economy into recovery, a stark contrast to the situation he inherited.
“He has managed to turn around the economy that was on its knees when he took over,” Mwaura stated.
Development and Silent Support
The government spokesperson linked the perceived economic recovery to shifting political loyalties in Mt Kenya, pointing out that Ruto’s development agenda and grassroots outreach have quietly solidified his base.
“If Azimio could get the votes that they got in the region in 2022, many people will be shocked at the numbers the President will get in 2027,” Mwaura noted.
He argued that, unlike outspoken politicians, most of Ruto’s supporters in the mountain have chosen to remain deliberately quiet but well-organized, waiting for the ballot to express themselves.
“President Ruto’s supporters in the mountain region are silent, many and scattered across villages, waiting to show up at the ballot at the right time,” he said.
Mwaura cautioned that assumptions about the region’s loyalty could mislead rival camps as the country heads toward the next general election.
“Time will tell,” he concluded.
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