Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on political leaders to tone down their rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against tribal politics and attempts to undermine Kenya’s democratic process.
Mudavadi said the road to the 2027 election should be defined by ideas, leadership and the ballot rather than what he termed reckless political rhetoric and ethnic mobilisation.
He also urged leaders across the political divide to lower the political temperature and allow the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to prepare for a free, fair and credible election.
Speaking during a fundraiser at Kapseng’ere AIC Church in Nandi, Mudavadi said efforts should also be made to ensure the country has a clean and credible voter register ahead of the polls.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary expressed confidence that President William Ruto would secure another term through the democratic will of Kenyans.
“I am confident H.E. President William Ruto will win resoundingly through the democratic will of Kenyans, not through unconstitutional means,” Mudavadi said.
His remarks come as political activity and positioning intensify ahead of the 2027 elections, with leaders and political formations seeking to consolidate support across different regions.
Mudavadi also called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take firm action against politicians who promote tribalism, inflame political tensions or deliberately undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
He said political strength in Nandi should not be measured only by numbers but by the region’s ability to provide leadership, generate ideas and influence national affairs.
“For Nandi, political strength must go beyond numbers to providing leadership, ideas and national influence,” he said.
Mudavadi urged Kenyans to prioritise unity and democratic competition as the country moves closer to the 2027 elections.
“As we head towards 2027, let us choose unity over division, leadership over noise and democracy over reckless politics,” he said.