Kanyari urges Kenyans to love Ruto days after declaring his political stand
By Valerian Khakayi, January 6, 2026Kenya’s prominent Pastor Victor Kanyari appears to have endorsed President William Ruto’s leadership, just days after publicly declaring his political stance.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, via his official Facebook account, the self-proclaimed prophet urged Kenyans to love Ruto, stating that he has reasons for encouraging unity and support for the President.
“Guys, pendeni Ruto, nitawaambia why,” Kanyari encouraged Kenyans.
Political stand
Kanyari previously identified himself as the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s supporter.
“Hata mimi ni team baba. Rest well, baba,” Kanyari wrote on December 29, 2025, days after revealing he used to vote for Raila’s presidency.
Kanyari’s political ambitions
This comes days after he hinted at contesting for a political seat in the next general elections.
Speaking during a church service at his Salvation Healing Ministry on Sunday, December 14, 2025, he reflected on his past political affiliations and expressed uncertainty about his future plans in politics.
Kanyari disclosed that he was the late Raila’s diehard supporter, noting that he voted for him in the past general elections.
Following Raila’s death, the pastor says he is not sure if he will ever vote again, stating that maybe he will only do so if he decides to vie for a political seat come 2027.
“Mimi nilikuwa mtu wa Raila Odinga, wakati wa Uhuru nilimsupport tukaanguka, sasa amekufa sasa sitachagua mimi tena raisi labda sasa vile nataka kusimama ka kiti kengine hapo sijui ata kama nitasimama nitajaribu, na nitasimama hiyo wakati otherwise ssingechagua,” Kanyarirevealed.
The self-proclaimed prophet further explained that he no longer closely follows political news as he once did after the death of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader.
“Mimi sionangi news, nilikuwa naona news kwa sababu ya Raila Odinga, sasa juu alikufa. I no longer watch news,” he added, highlighting a shift in his engagement with politics.
Political tackles
The pastor further warned politicians and the public to be careful with viral political phrases, such as ‘wantam’ and ‘tutam,’ which are being used by different political groups in campaigning for the upcoming general elections
“Jitokeza ufanya kazi wacha kusema wantam, tutam,” Kanyari warned.