Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ruled out the possibility of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.

Speaking at Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Malindi on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Mudavadi affirmed that Ruto will be re-elected for a second term.

“I have been in politics for a long time, and I have looked at it, and I want to tell you it will be very difficult to beat William Ruto in 2027,” Mudavadi said.

While acknowledging that people have the right to express their opinions, Mudavadi emphasised that defeating Ruto in the next elections will be a tough challenge.

“All these discussions are people’s right to express themselves, but I want to tell you it will be very difficult,” he added.

He pointed out that Ruto and the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, have formed a broad-based government, making it even harder for the opposition to stage a successful challenge.

“They have united in a broad-based way, and some people still think they can beat them,” he added.

Karua on unseating Ruto

On Monday, February 24, 2025, Karua emphasised the importance of opposition unity to help remove President William Ruto’s administration, adding that she is willing to work with Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Fred Matiang’i, stressing that the ultimate goal is to unseat the current administration.

“There is a real possibility that we can work together. My party’s theme is ‘Unite, Liberate.’ So, unity is key to what we are doing. Any progressive leader who wants to bring change, even those who haven’t declared their stance, should know the door is open,” she said.

She asserted that while she remains a contender, all opposition leaders must recognise that Kenya’s interests supersede individual political ambitions.

“Let all candidates present themselves, and I have already presented myself. But we must all remember that Kenya is bigger than any one person. Campaign and seek support, but we must also be prepared to unite behind one flag bearer,” she said.

Karua reiterated that she would be satisfied even if the opposition settled on a different candidate to lead their charge in 2027.

“I must ask myself: is it a must that I push my candidacy at the expense of Kenya’s transformation? It is better that we take collective responsibility in removing this illegitimate regime and usher in a new era, just like we did in 2002,” she said.

“Nimekuwa kwa siasa kwa muda mrefu, na itakuwa vigumu kumshinda Rais Ruto 2027.” Musalia Mudavadi pic.twitter.com/eKA9HgQcrX

— K24 TV (@K24Tv) March 30, 2025