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President William Ruto turned the third day of his development tour in Kericho County into an early 2027 re-election campaign, making a passionate appeal to hundreds of thousands of unregistered voters across the South Rift to acquire national identity cards and register as voters.
Addressing large crowds across the county, the Head of State urged residents to take personal responsibility for ensuring that eligible neighbors, church members, and local youth obtain the necessary identification documents from government administrative offices.
He emphasized that securing a second term to complete his administration’s long-term economic agenda depends entirely on voter turnout and high registration numbers.
He challenged the region to deliver one million votes to guarantee political stability and uninterrupted implementation of key infrastructure initiatives, including local road networks, modern medical facilities, water systems, and the elevation of Kericho town into a city.
Linking civic participation directly to government delivery, President Ruto argued that voting requires minimal effort compared to the five years of service citizens receive in return.
He noted that discussions surrounding political succession and presidential terms are meaningless without the fundamental foundation of a voter’s card.
Beyond his own political survival, the President framed the registration push as a strategic move to groom and empower the next generation of regional leaders who will assume governance responsibilities in the future.
The President also took the opportunity to highlight his administration’s achievements since taking office, pointing to localized development progress and national job creation programs.
His political offensive in the Rift Valley region underscores a calculated effort to solidify his primary support base well ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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