Wetang’ula Says No Opposition Leader Can Beat Ruto in 2027, Backs 2032 Bid

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed the field of opposition figures seeking the presidency in 2027, telling a gathering in Bungoma County that none of them has the experience or capacity to unseat President William Ruto.

Wetang’ula spoke on Monday during what was described as a boda boda empowerment drive at Matulo Girls Secondary School in Webuye West Constituency. The event was organised by Bungoma Senator Wafula Wakoli.

While the Speaker did not name anyone, his remarks appeared directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has declared his interest in the presidency in 2027 and is associated with the Linda Mwananchi Movement. Sifuna is serving his first term in the Senate.

Wetang’ula instead urged the Luhya community to look further ahead, asking it to focus on the 2032 presidential election and effectively ruling out the region producing a president in next year’s polls. He argued that backing Ruto’s re-election bid would strengthen the community’s political standing in 2032, when he said he intends to run.

The Speaker said he has the qualifications and experience to lead the country, and invoked the political legacy of Masinde Muliro and Michael Kijana Wamalwa, saying he was ready to continue the journey they began.

His position drew support from leaders present. Farouk Kibet, an aide to President Ruto, attended the event and described Wetang’ula as a sober, focused and visionary leader, while urging those present to rally behind the President’s second-term bid. Also in attendance were Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi and Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe.

Leaders at the gathering endorsed Wetang’ula for the presidency in 2032, according to the accounts of the event. The endorsement was reported rather than independently verified, and no attendance figures were provided.

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