Strategy that gave Ruto victory will be used against him in 2027

President William Ruto in Bungoma County where he warned his critics that he will not allow to be blackmailed and intimidated and vowed not to be blackmailed to abandon fulfilling his development manifesto he pledged to Kenyans. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

The 'anti-incumbent strategy' is a recurrent political strategy because, in most cases, those in power tend to oppress the people. In this strategy, the opponents find it easy to highlight failures, promise change, expose scandals, and address voter dissatisfaction with the incumbent administrations.

That is why, from where we stand, William Ruto's challengers will find his perceived weaknesses handy in strengthening their case against his re-election.