Africa-Press – Kenya. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) national youth leader, Kariuki Ngunjiri, has dismissed claims that the opposition stands a chance of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections.
Ngunjiri argued that the Opposition’s inability to present a unified front is their greatest weakness.
Speaking on the fallout from the Mbeere North by-election, Ngunjiri cited former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on Democratic Party loss as evidence of deeper divisions within the opposition.
“The opposition in Kenya has once again exposed itself to be weak and constantly caught between its own contradictions. I have been trying to identify their ideological position and I have found none. Moreover, they have presented no policy alternative to our present plan as the UDA government,” he said.
Ngunjiri noted that in the 2022 elections, Ruto faced a system that largely opposed him but succeeded due to a well-thought-out and executed strategy.
“He managed to rally a consistent national constituency behind him to the last day. Consequently, he won that election,” he said, contrasting it with the current opposition, which he accused of relying on speeches, rallies, and name recognition instead of organised, data-driven campaigns.
He highlighted that the UDA party possesses the strategic and technical expertise to run targeted campaigns, mentioning Dennis Itumbi as one of the key assets that enabled the party to secure victory in Mbeere North.
Ngunjiri criticised the opposition’s use of tribal narratives, warning that such approaches risk pitting Kenyans against one another and are unlikely to deliver electoral success.
Reflecting on the Mbeere North by-election, he said that social media speculation that UDA was losing was proven wrong by the results, emphasising that online chatter does not necessarily reflect actual voter sentiment.
He also praised Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki for leading a strategic campaign that effectively communicated the government’s achievements, describing Kindiki’s calm and non-polarizsng approach as a key factor in persuading voters.
“The Mbeere North by-election has exposed the real shift in Mt. Kenya politics. Despite initial economic difficulties, the UDA government has turned the fortunes around. Inflation is down, the currency is strong, and infrastructure projects like the Mau Summit-Rironi road and the 10,000-megawatt energy rollout are taking shape,” Ngunjiri said.
He said Ruto’s charisma, organisation, and track record will secure him another term, asserting that propaganda, lies, and political chants from the opposition will not derail his path to victory.
Kenya Kwanza demonstrated a strong showing in the recent by-elections, consolidating its political influence across key constituencies. The alliance’s victories were largely attributed to well-organised, data-driven campaigns that effectively targeted voters with tailored messaging.
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