Kenyan Pastor Sparks Debate Claiming William Ruto Will Defeat Edwin Sifuna in 2027

A Kenyan pastor has ignited widespread online conversations after asserting that President William Ruto will outperform Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election. The remarks came during a church event where the pastor shifted from spiritual teachings to political commentary.

Pastor Highlights Ruto's Achievements

In a video posted on TikTok by Red Ring Media, the pastor, dressed in a black military-style uniform, openly declared his refusal to vote for Sifuna despite sharing Luhya heritage. He credited President Ruto's administration with significant national developments, including:

• The employment of 100,000 teachers
• The rerouting of the Standard Gauge Railway towards Malaba
• Extensive road construction projects across Kenya
• The construction of a new 60,000-seat stadium

He challenged his audience to look beyond ethnic affiliations when voting and questioned Sifuna's political accomplishments, stating, "What has Sifuna done? Apart from being just a senator and saying 'Sisi ni Sifuna'... what else has he done?"

Criticism of Rigathi Gachagua and Political Insights

The pastor also criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of mobilizing the Kikuyu community primarily for financial gain rather than genuine political motives. His comments drew audible reactions from the congregation.

Additionally, the pastor suggested that former President Uhuru Kenyatta may be using Sifuna as a spoiler candidate to split the opposition vote, while grooming his younger brother Muhoho Kenyatta for a potential 2032 presidential bid.

Public Reaction

The video sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some users praising the pastor's frankness and others questioning his motives or expressing loyalty to either Ruto or Sifuna.

• @Uzima milele: "Ruto's performance is unmatched 💯 ujpende usipende."
• @pemso: "Usiguze Sifuna juu wewe unataka kitu kwa Ruto."
• @malebo: "I like this man; he is saying nothing but the truth yenye most of us inatuuma sana."
• @Edith Chebon: "I hate Ruto na sijui mbona 🤣🤣 thanks, pastor."
• @Clash Wendy: "Pastor wote wakenya wamesema kutoa Ruto ni ngumu sana."
• @Fathermore: "From today I have changed my mind am now team tutam."