Kenyan MP William Kamket has publicly pledged to do “whatever it takes” to secure President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, prompting renewed scrutiny over electoral integrity.
During a traditional dowry ceremony for the children of Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang and businessman David Langat, Kamket stated that he and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi would go to “great lengths” to “fill the ballot boxes” in Ruto’s favor.
“Oscar and I say harsh things. He says if the ballot box does not fill up, we will add. I say it in another way, but we say the same thing — if the votes are not enough, we will ensure that they are enough, whatever comes may,” Kamket said.
Sudi clarified his position, insisting their intention is to “fill the boxes with votes, nothing else.”
Kamket also dismissed critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration, suggesting that the audience was already supportive of Ruto’s re-election.
“I look around and see that you are people supporting the re-election of President William Ruto. There is no need to preach to the already converted,” he added.
The comments come days after Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jeho made a controversial statement, claiming that they would “steal votes” in 2027 to secure Ruto’s second term — remarks that drew swift condemnation from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
“We are just waiting for the 2027 general polls, and even if there will be no votes, we will steal — and that is not a secret,” Jeho said at a rally.
In response, the IEBC issued a statement condemning the remarks as “reckless and unacceptable,” reaffirming its commitment to a transparent electoral process and urging Kenyans to disregard such claims.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi also warned political leaders against making reckless statements, emphasizing that such remarks could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
