Ruto: Ukambani will never be in opposition again
By Aloys Michael, November 12, 2025President William Ruto has vowed to do whatever it takes to ensure the Kamba region is part of the government come the 2027 General Elections.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Kibwezi, Makueni County, where he commenced his development tour of the region, the Head of State said it was unfortunate that for too long the region has remained in the opposition, hence lagging on development as other regions progress.
“Kwa vyovyote, mbele na nyuma, kulia na kushoto, juu na chini, hii Ukambani haiwezi kukaa upinzani tena,” he said.
Ruto has been extending his charm offensive to Ukambani’s bigwig Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who has given a wide berth to the advances from the ruling coalition’s camp.
The development tour was slated before the Mashujaa Day but was postponed following the death of the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
This is part of Ruto’s plan to woo the Ukambani region with his bag of goodies ahead of the 2027 polls, even as he continues to extend an olive branch to the Wiper boss, who has already been endorsed by his faction to run for the country’s top seat.
Moreover, the President has admitted that he partly contributed to the region’s political isolation in the past, saying he had neglected it and allowed his opponents to penetrate and mislead the people into the opposition.
Without naming names, Ruto appeared to address some leaders, telling residents that he was determined to reclaim the region’s political loyalty.
“Tell them that Ruto has arrived and has said Ukambani is leaving the opposition to join the government. Will you tell them? Will you tell them that you are tired of being in the opposition?” he posed.
Ruto roars
Ruto also aimed at his political rivals, accusing them of lacking a clear plan for development.
He said what the people of Ukambani need are basic services such as water, roads, and electricity, things that can only be delivered by leaders with concrete plans.
“Mtu kama hana mpango, sera, agenda au akili atabadilisha Ukambani namna gani? Atabadilisha namna gani? He quipped.
The Head of State further criticised some leaders, saying he said they were fixated on political slogans and power-sharing instead of offering tangible solutions.
“I already warned you, if you keep repeating things like one-term, Kasongo, or must go, you will not win the votes of these people,” he said.
He also took issue with some leaders, claiming they are focused on sharing the government, urging them to focus on the agenda.
“Na nilishawapigia repoti mkiendelea ati “one-term”, “ati Kasongo” ati “must go” haiwezi kuwapatia kura ya hawa wananchi,” he said.