President William Ruto should lead for 20 years – Devki CEO
By Kiprono Keileb, November 23, 2025Devki Group CEO Narendra Raval has once again stirred public debate after repeating his earlier remarks that President William Ruto deserves at least 20 years in leadership.
Speaking in Toronto, Uganda, during the launch of a new project on Sunday, November 23, 2025, Raval openly praised the President’s development drive and said Kenya needs stronger, long–term stability to tackle unemployment and push major reforms.
Raval acknowledged President Ruto’s presence at the event, saying his visit signalled commitment not only to Kenya’s growth but also to regional investment partnerships.
He expressed deep appreciation, noting the effort it took for the Head of State to attend the launch. “I appreciate William Ruto for coming all the way from Kenya to Toronto, Uganda, today,” he stated
In his address, Raval revisited a statement he made earlier in the year, one that had sparked widespread backlash from Kenyans across the political divide. Despite the criticism, Raval chose to stand by his earlier remarks, insisting Kenya’s progress requires consistent leadership and a forceful hand to drive policies that touch on key sectors such as housing, manufacturing, and healthcare.
“Narudia tena kusema William Ruto should lead for the next 20 years plus though the constitution does not allow, last time nilisema nilikuwa napigwa sana,” he stated
Raval went on to justify his statement by pointing to unemployment as one of the biggest challenges facing African countries. According to him, solving it requires strong political will, continuity in government projects, and a leader with the courage to implement difficult reforms.
“If you want to remove unemployment in a country, it needs a force like William Ruto’s,” he stated
This is not the first time Rival has publicly praised President Ruto or suggested that he should lead Kenya for 20 years. He has made similar remarks before, comments that sparked widespread backlash from critics who argued that his praise was driven less by conviction.
Despite the criticism, Rival repeated the same sentiments on Sunday, November 23, 2025, reaffirming his support for Ruto’s long-term leadership. His remarks have once again stirred debate across political circles.