Boniface Mwangi insists Ruto will not return to power after next election
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, March 10, 2026Human rights activist and presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has declared that President William Ruto will not secure another term in office, insisting that the current head of state will not return to power after the next general election.
Speaking on a local radio station during an interview on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Mwangi said confidently that Ruto’s presidency will end after one term. “Ruto is not the next president. He’s not coming back,” Mwangi stated during the interview, maintaining that the political landscape is already changing ahead of the next electoral cycle.
“I know, and I can guarantee you that Ruto is not the next president. He is not coming back,” Mwangi said.
Mwangi also raised concerns about low voter enthusiasm among young people, warning that voter apathy could affect the outcome of future elections if not addressed. According to him, there has been little momentum among youth to register as voters, something he believes must change in the coming months.
“There’s a bit of apathy among young people when it comes to voting. There isn’t a strong push right now for people to go and register,” he added.
Mwangi calls out for voter registration
Mwangi expressed hope that a nationwide voter registration drive expected to intensify toward the end of the month could encourage more young Kenyans to sign up.
He said that there are hopes that within about three months, up to eight million new voters could be registered if the campaign gains momentum. Mwangi noted that youth participation will be critical in shaping the country’s political future.
Reflecting on the last general election, Mwangi pointed out that more than 10 million registered voters failed to turn out and cast their ballots. He said such numbers highlight the need for greater civic engagement and awareness to ensure that citizens fully exercise their democratic rights during elections.
Mwangi, who has in recent years transitioned from activism to active politics, said his remarks reflect what he believes is growing public frustration over governance, economic challenges, and accountability in government. According to him, the next election will present an opportunity for Kenyans to chart a different political path.