Ruto explains why Kisumu residents desire to be part of Kenya Kwanza regime
By Cynthia Lodite, January 31, 2026President William Ruto has shared a detailed explanation of why Kisumu residents desire to be part of the Kenya Kwanza regime.
Taking to his official X account on Friday, January 30, 2026, Ruto outlined key factors, including opportunities for each household.
On his part, Ruto, who visited and engaged with the residents of Kisumu in Kondele and Kisumu City detailed how the people of Kisumu were clear in their voices.
According to the President, the residents want development, prosperity, and opportunities that reach every household and every neighbourhood.
“The people of Kisumu are clear in their voice: they want development, they want prosperity, and they want opportunity that reaches every household and every neighbourhood,” Ruto said.
“They want to belong to a government that lifts all people and leaves no region behind. We are determined to build that future together,” he explained.
He went on to explain that his collective mission is to build a united and inclusive nation where every community has a voice, every region has value, and every citizen has a stake in our shared destiny.
“Our collective mission is a united and inclusive nation, where every community has a voice, every region has value, and every citizen has a stake in our shared destiny,” he said.
“Engaged with the residents of Kisumu at Kondele and Kisumu City. Thank you, Kisumu for your welcome, your energy, and your faith. I love you,” he added.
Ruto’s remarks on winning 2027 elections
His remarks came just days after he had declared that he is targeting a decisive victory in the 2027 General Election, saying he wants to win by a margin of between two and three million votes through a possible coalition with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Speaking on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the State House, Nairobi, during a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council meeting, Ruto said the ruling party is keen on broadening its political base to unite the country and consolidate gains made under the broad-based government.
At the time, Ruto said the broad-based government arrangement with ODM has worked, praising key leaders for their performance in government.
“In the coming election, we want to win by a margin of between 2 and 3 million so that we unite the country and walk together. In the last election, we won by a margin of 200,000. There’s justification for us to consolidate the country into one,” Ruto said.
“This broad-based government has worked. Treasury CS John Mbadi and the others have done a good job.”
Ruto further revealed that discussions are ongoing with ODM on the possibility of forming a coalition ahead of the next election.