Opposition leaders under the aegis of United Opposition have vowed to prosecute President William Ruto for alleged extrajudicial killings and corruption if they take power in the 2027 General Election. 

Speaking during their second Western Kenya tour in Bungoma town, the alliance—comprising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Cabinet Secretaries Justin Muturi and Fred Matiang’i, former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi, UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malalah, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka and several sitting and former MPs—said they will ensure Ruto faces justice. 

“Ruto is the most corrupt president in the world and should face judges when we take over,” said Justin Muturi, a former Attorney General and Cabinet Secretary in Ruto’s administration. 

He further alleged that the president would be held accountable for the abduction and murder of innocent youth, citing a rise in cases of extrajudicial killings under his leadership. 

The leaders accused Ruto of fostering nepotism, claiming that top government appointments disproportionately favour individuals from a single ethnic group—contrary to the spirit of the Constitution. 

DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa emphasised that their mission is to “liberate the country” from what he termed as corruption, bad governance, and state-sponsored violence. 

“Our main goal is to free the country from these barbaric acts. Let us unite and send Ruto home,” said Wamalwa. 

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua confirmed that the opposition leaders were holding joint rallies nationwide and would later settle on a single presidential flag bearer to challenge Ruto in 2027. 

“We are currently engaging with Kenyans across the country. At the right time, we will agree on one flag bearer,” said Gachagua. 

He also issued a public apology to residents of Mt. Kenya and Bungoma for supporting Ruto in 2022. 

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i dismissed government claims that the opposition is funding anti-government demonstrations. 

“If they truly believe that one of us is funding the protests, then let them arrest that person instead of whining at rallies,” he said.