Ruto vows 2027 polls will be peaceful, warns against political violence

Ruto vows 2027 polls will be peaceful, warns against political violence
Ruto vows 2027 polls will be peaceful, warns against political violence - President William Ruto and other religious leaders during the consecration and enthronement of the 4th Bishop of the ACK Diocese of Katakwa, The Ven. Dr Vitalis Job Ekuru in Busia County on July 26, 2026. (Photo: PCS)
President William Ruto and other religious leaders during the consecration and enthronement of the 4th Bishop of the ACK Diocese of Katakwa, The Ven. Dr Vitalis Job Ekuru in Busia County on July 26, 2026. (Photo: PCS)

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Ruto said all political leaders should be allowed to present their ideas, policies and plans to voters, provided political activities remain peaceful.

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be peaceful, saying his administration will take firm action against political violence and criminal gangs as the country prepares for the polls.
Speaking in Amagoro, Busia County, during the consecration and enthronement of the fourth Bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Katakwa Diocese, Vitalis Job Ekuru, Ruto said his government would do everything possible to safeguard national unity and ensure every Kenyan is free to participate in the democratic process without fear.
Ruto said peace must remain a priority for all citizens regardless of political affiliation, beliefs or background, warning that the country’s stability should not be compromised by acts of violence or criminality.

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"I agree that peace is not negotiable. All of us, regardless of who we are, our beliefs or our political affiliations, must ensure that we have a peaceful nation," he said.
The President’s remarks come amid growing concerns over political tensions, disruptions of rallies and allegations of groups being used to interfere with public meetings ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto said Kenya had learned difficult lessons from recent incidents of crime and insisted that those responsible for violence would not be allowed to undermine peace and public safety.

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He said some groups had moved beyond demonstrations and become organised criminal networks that threaten communities and businesses.
"They have graduated from demonstrations to becoming goons who cause chaos everywhere. We have therefore agreed that all goons must be dealt with. No one will be allowed to engage in criminal activities or destroy peace in our country," he said.
At the same time, Ruto said all political leaders should be allowed to present their ideas, policies and plans to voters, provided political activities remain peaceful.
During the ceremony, the President congratulated Bishop Ekuru following his consecration as the fourth bishop of the ACK Katakwa Diocese, succeeding retired Bishop John Okude.
Ruto also drew laughter from the congregation after joking about the bishop’s 10-year term in office, saying securing such a predictable tenure is difficult in politics compared to the church.
The event was attended by ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo and other church and regional leaders.

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