The government has responded to claims by Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and Hamisi MP Charles Gimose regarding alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 General Election.

Speaking in an event over the weekend, Gimose appeared to urge UDA delegates to interfere with the voting process during the 2027 polls.

“I want you, as UDA delegates, when you are at the polling station, to try and carry out serious vote manipulation,” the lawmaker said.

On his part, Savula claimed President William Ruto controls the electoral budget and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

“We are the ones who prepare the election budget. We are the ones who pay the IEBC and the commissioners; Ruto controls that budget, so how can he possibly lose?” he asked.

However, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has dismissed the allegations, insisting Ruto remains popular among Kenyans because of his administration’s performance.

“The government of Kenya led by President William Ruto has done so much for Kenyans, and we have the confidence because of the turnaround that the President has occasioned for the last three and a half years,” he said.

Mwaura noted that any statements regarding rigging the upcoming elections does not reflect the position of the government.

“Kenyans have confidence in him, and they are going to elect him overwhelmingly come 2027. So any allegations that are made are just mere statements and do not reflect the position of the government,” he added.