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For a moment, the political mood in Bomet appeared to change after Sotik MP Francis Sigei made a statement that seemed to send a completely different message from what President William Ruto and his supporters expected. But what happened next left many Kenyans talking. Read Full Article
Sigei was speaking during Ruto’s visit to Sotik when he appeared to say “one term,” a phrase associated with calls for the President to serve only one term.
The remark immediately attracted attention, particularly because it was made in Ruto’s presence.
However, Sigei has now moved quickly to explain himself, saying he made a verbal mistake and did not intend to endorse the one-term message.
According to the MP, what he meant was “one more term,” meaning that Ruto should be given another term in office. He said the excitement surrounding the President’s visit affected his choice of words.
Sigei also pointed to his hand gesture, explaining that while his words appeared to say “one term,” his gesture was meant to communicate support for Ruto’s second term.
The MP went further, saying he has previously opposed people using the one-term message and insisted that his political position remains firmly behind Ruto serving two terms.
He also apologised to the President and those who may have interpreted his initial statement as a political shift.
The clarification has now turned an awkward moment into a major political talking point, with Kenyans debating whether it was simply a slip of the tongue or one of the most uncomfortable moments of Ruto’s latest political tour.
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