Ruto challenges Kenyans to scrutinise leaders seeking to succeed him in 2027

President William Ruto has challenged Kenyans to carefully assess the calibre of leaders seeking to challenge him at the ballot next year, warning that a wrong leadership choice could erode the gains already made and derail the country's development agenda. In a thinly veiled attack on his political opponents during the award of a charter to the International Leadership University at State House, Nairobi, the Head of State emphasised the need for anyone seeking leadership to present clear programmes and policies anchored on promoting equity among Kenyans as the country pursues its ambition of attaining first-world status. Ruto also challenged universities to gradually phase out theory-based learning and embrace industry-driven programmes aimed at producing graduates capable of identifying real-world problems, developing practical solutions and building sustainable businesses.