By John Mutiso
President William Ruto has hit out at the united opposition after UDA and ODM parties clinched most of the seats in the Thursday, November 27, by-election.
Speaking in Limuru during the launch of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road in Kamandura, Kiambu County, on Friday, November 28, 2025, Ruto boasted that the broad-based government swept all seven contested seats.
The Head of State used the moment to draw a sharp contrast between his administration and the opposition.
He confidently declared that the mini-polls were proof that Kenyans had endorsed his leadership and development agenda.
“Jana kulikuwa na uchaguzi Kenya. Kati ya viti saba, yote ilishindwa na broad-based government,” Ruto told the crowd.
He was celebrating what he termed as a total victory for his political formation across constituencies, including Mbeere, Kasipul, Banisa, Baringo and Malava.
He went on to accuse his critics of relying on empty slogans instead of real policy plans.
“Unajua kuna watu Kenya hii wamezoea maneno bure. Watasema Wantam, Kasongo na Must Go.
“Hawajui mambo ya barabara. Hawajui highway itajengwa namna gani. Hawajui mambo ya SHA,” Ruto remarked.
According to the President, the opposition has failed to present tangible solutions, instead choosing to stir fear and division among the public.
Ruto warned that leaders who rely on protests and chants without policy direction will be ignored by voters.
“Wanajaribu kutuuzia uoga. Mimi niliwaambia juzi, wasipotafuta sera, watachelewa,” he said, insisting that elections are won through planning, not noise.
He further stated that his administration had already delivered a clear manifesto, which voters reaffirmed through the by-election results.
“Mimi niliwapea ilani na wananchi wamerudia jana,” he added.
However, the President also struck a softer tone, calling for unity and national dialogue.
“We don’t want a divided country. Tell us your agenda. We are discussing the generation and the people,” he said, urging leaders to focus on development rather than hostility.
