President William Ruto meets Kalenjin elders to discuss 2027 election strategy

President William Ruto held a consultative meeting with over 5,000 Kalenjin elders from the North and South Rift at the Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County. During the session, the President introduced the 'Usawa ni Sawa, Mbele Pamoja' slogan, a rallying call intended to promote unity and equitable development to bridge the gap between the wealthy and the poor.

The discussions focused on accelerating priority programs in infrastructure, agricultural reforms, and youth employment. The meeting also served as a stock-taking exercise to identify regional development needs.

In a separate push for the 2027 General Election, the President urged residents of the Rift Valley to obtain national IDs and register to vote. This follows reports that over 1.8 million residents in the Rift Valley remain unregistered. While the Rift Valley remains a key region for his administration, Ruto is also seeking to strengthen ties with regions previously aligned with opposition leader Raila Odinga, such as Nyanza, the Coast, and Nairobi.