Wetang’ula has called on the residents of Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in his re-election campaign, asserting that Ruto has brought significant development to the region. This statement was reported by KBC.

Moses Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, urged residents of the Western region to register as voters to support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking in Kimang’eti, Malava Sub-County during a fundraising event for a vocational training institute, Wetang’ula emphasized that the Western region should grant Ruto a second term due to the development projects initiated by his government in the area.

President William Ruto criticized the United Opposition, labeling them as weak and unprepared for the upcoming 2027 General Election. Speaking at a coffee revival launch in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026, he expressed confidence in securing an early victory and challenged opposition leaders on their campaign capabilities. Ruto's remarks were met with enthusiasm from parts of the audience.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended President William Ruto's adherence to a re-election agreement with Western leaders from the 2022 general election. Wetang’ula responded to opposition claims that Ruto did not fulfill the pact, which promised the Western region 30 percent of government appointments and development projects. He asserted that the opposition is spreading falsehoods for political gain and claimed that the Western region has benefited from the Kenya Kwanza government, despite not receiving full support.

Kenyan leaders from the Coast region, including Sports and Youth Minister Salim Mvurya, Mining Minister Hassan Joho, and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, have urged residents to support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election. They highlighted Ruto's commitment to developing the Coast region despite receiving fewer votes from the area in the 2022 election. During a political meeting in Malindi, they mentioned that Ruto is expected to issue over 200,000 title deeds to address land ownership issues.

During an inspection of the Kibera Soweto affordable housing program on May 23, President William Ruto nearly stumbled after a bodyguard pushed a woman who was reaching out to shake his hand. The incident occurred as the President was walking through a crowd, leading to a moment of tension as he interacted with the public.