Ruto urges North Rift supporters to add one million votes in 2027

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  President William Ruto urged supporters in his North Rift stronghold to deliver an additional one million votes in the 2027 election.

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  He made the appeal during a re-election campaign visit on Monday.

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  Ruto also accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of betraying an alleged agreement for each of them to serve as president for 10 years.

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  Ruto and Kenyatta served as president and deputy president from 2013 to 2022.

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  Their relationship deteriorated during Kenyatta’s second term, when he backed Raila Odinga in the 2022 election.

Who

President William Ruto urged his North Rift supporters to increase his vote tally. He also accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of betrayal.

What

Ruto called on supporters to deliver an additional one million votes in the 2027 election.

When

Monday. The article was published on 2026-10-13.

Where

Ruto’s North Rift stronghold in Kenya.

Why

Ruto was campaigning for re-election. He said Kenyatta had betrayed an alleged succession understanding.

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