President William Ruto has dismissed claims that he wants to remain in office for 20 years, saying his earlier remarks were misunderstood and had nothing to do with extending presidential term limits.
Speaking during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum at State House on December 2, the President explained that he was only projecting how Kenya could look in the next two decades if the country continues on its current development path.
He stressed that his comments were about long-term national goals, not personal political ambition.
Ruto said his vision for the next 20 to 30 years was inspired by the progress Kenya has made during his first two years in office.
Ruto said his vision for the next 20 to 30 years was inspired by the progress Kenya has made during his first two years in office.
He noted that he was simply outlining a possible future for the country, not suggesting that he wants to exceed the 10-year constitutional limit.
He joked that those claiming he wants a 20-year presidency were exaggerating the difficulties of holding the office.
He joked that those claiming he wants a 20-year presidency were exaggerating the difficulties of holding the office.
“Some people said I want to be President for twenty years. Kwani mimi ni wazimu? This job is not easy. Every day you are blamed for things you have not even done,” he said.
The President added that he intends to complete his duties within the allowed period, deliver on his promises, and hand leadership to whoever comes next.
The President added that he intends to complete his duties within the allowed period, deliver on his promises, and hand leadership to whoever comes next.
He insisted that Kenya’s Constitution is clear on term limits, and he fully respects it.
Ruto’s comments followed remarks made by industrialist Narendra Raval, who recently suggested that the President should lead for 20 years because he believes the country is experiencing positive economic changes under the current administration.
Raval made the statement while opening the Devki Steel Factory in Uganda, praising Ruto’s policies for stabilizing inflation, strengthening investor confidence, and encouraging foreign investment. He argued that Kenya needs consistent leadership to maintain economic momentum.
The businessman highlighted the drop in inflation from nearly 10 percent to roughly 4 percent, crediting the improvement to deliberate policy decisions.
Ruto’s comments followed remarks made by industrialist Narendra Raval, who recently suggested that the President should lead for 20 years because he believes the country is experiencing positive economic changes under the current administration.
Raval made the statement while opening the Devki Steel Factory in Uganda, praising Ruto’s policies for stabilizing inflation, strengthening investor confidence, and encouraging foreign investment. He argued that Kenya needs consistent leadership to maintain economic momentum.
The businessman highlighted the drop in inflation from nearly 10 percent to roughly 4 percent, crediting the improvement to deliberate policy decisions.
He said Ruto has surrounded himself with experts and used their guidance to make timely economic choices.
Raval also repeated comments he made in 2024, when he suggested that Kenya would benefit from Ruto’s leadership for many years.
Raval also repeated comments he made in 2024, when he suggested that Kenya would benefit from Ruto’s leadership for many years.
During the launch of a Devki Group project in West Pokot, he praised the President’s commitment to economic reform and wished him a long life to “continue transforming the country.”
Despite these calls, President Ruto insisted that he has no intention of seeking more than the two terms allowed by the Constitution.
Despite these calls, President Ruto insisted that he has no intention of seeking more than the two terms allowed by the Constitution.
He emphasized that his focus is on implementing his development agenda during the time he has and leaving a strong foundation for the next leader.
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