Why it would be good for Kenya if Ruto is re-elected in 2027

President William Ruto addresses residents during the groundbreaking for the construction of Narok International Airport in Narok North Constituency, on May 6, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

When I recently shared on social media that I would vote for President William Ruto in 2027, I faced significant backlash. Many interpreted this as blind loyalty or ignorance of current economic pains. But my reasoning comes from a simple, globally proven idea: Transformative development requires leaders to make tough, sometimes unpopular, decisions whose benefits are not felt immediately.

Let me explain this logic, using examples from countries that dared to plan for decades, not just for the next election cycle.