Pressure is rising on President William Ruto's government for unmet promises, as well as claims that Uhuru's government left empty conferences as government officials live a lavish lifestyle, with Generation Z clamouring for his departure.
Despite Ruto's poorest record in his two years in office, Kileleshwa county assembly member Robert Alai has claimed that Kenyans should not be surprised if the UDA administration is re-elected in August 2027.
According to Alai, in a stunning turn of events, Keir Starmer, who was heavily criticised in a YouGov survey three weeks ago as opposition leader, has now been appointed UK Prime Minister. The poll found a mixed public opinion, with 46% evaluating Starmer's performance badly and considerable concerns about Labour's ability to rule.
Similarly, a comment made by a member of the Kileleshwa County Assembly emphasises the unpredictability in Kenyan politics leading up to 2027. Despite calls for resignation due to perceived failings, there is still the chance of unexpected electoral outcomes, such as UDA's likely re-election, which defies expectations and standard political forecasts.
Alai claims that despite overwhelming criticism of the UDA government, a similar situation occurred with Keir Starmer. Despite being labelled useless as opposition leader, Starmer finally gained public support. This shows that, despite current critiques of President William Ruto as untrustworthy and failing to keep pledges, future circumstances may lead to his re-election.
If Ruto decides to dissolve his cabinet and appoint new members who can properly serve the people, he may restore the faith of the electorate. This demonstrates the unpredictable nature of politics, in which popular mood and electoral outcomes can alter depending on changing conditions and leaders' actions.