Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi believes that President William Ruto will triumph and secure a second term in the 2027 general election.
Speaking when he appeared for a live interview on a local television station on Sunday evening, July 14, 2025, Mudavadi praised the president for making bold and vital decisions that he is certain will ensure Kenya’s long-term development and stability.
“If you were to ask me as an individual, my position is that President Ruto is going to be reelected because he is making the hard decisions now, and by the time we get to the election, the fruits and benefits of the tougher decisions being made now will begin to manifest themselves,” he stated.
Mudavadi also dismissed critics who claim President Ruto will serve one term, insisting that it is purely a choice for the people of Kenya at the ballot box.
“The only time that this decision (one-term presidency) is made is when we get to the ballot,” he added.
Gov’t to Equip Police with Body Cameras
Mudavadi also disclosed government plans to buy and outfit body cameras for police officers, with an eye to monitoring their conduct in the course of public protests. He emphasized that this is meant to increase accountability and transparency in how the police handle protesters.
He cited recent protests as the clear indication that the country needs objective recording of what goes on on the ground.
“The intention is to equip police with body cameras to identify the real provocateurs in demonstrations. This will provide clarity on who instigates violence, whether it is the protesters or officers,” Mudavadi explained.
Mudavadi acknowledged that while body cameras would indeed be a useful means to curb police brutality and misinformation from the public, their use ought to be considered and be well-funded. He pointed out that achieving this program is more than arming one with tools, it must be embedded within an even larger scheme of accountability.
“This initiative needs to be systematic and properly funded. It is not just about buying equipment but ensuring it is integrated into a broader accountability framework,” he stated.
Mudavadi Warns Against Unconstitutional Power Grabs
In a sharp rebuke, Mudavadi accused unnamed individuals of trying to undermine President William Ruto’s administration by pursuing unconstitutional means to seize power.
“There are people who have attempted, and they continue to attempt, to engineer unconstitutional processes of trying to get to power,” he said.
Mudavadi also echoed similar sentiments by ODM leader Raila Odinga, endorsing a national dialogue to help address the main issues that face the country.
“The solution is this, if we do not talk to each other, we will graduate to talking at each other, and then from talking at each other to fighting with each other. So the logical thing is to have dialogue,” he noted.
Mudavadi called on all the interested parties to participate in the creation and structure of the proposed negotiations, stressing the importance of open and inclusive engagement. He cautioned that failure to engage would drive the country down a more painful and sustained course.
