Samson Cherargei insists Ruto will be re -elected, threatening to restore the presidential unlimited bill

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei said the re -election of President William Ruto 2027 is inevitable, citing Kenya’s two -term presidential history
In addition, Cherargei suggested to revive a bill to extend the presidential term from five to seven years, with the possibility of Ruto to serve up to 14 years if he is re -elected
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi who is a close ally of Ruto supported Cherargei’s views stressing that the president would serve for two terms

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has expressed his belief that President William Ruto will win for the second term in the 2027 general election, appearing to refer to his re -election as inevitable.

Senator Cherargei responded to critics of his claim that William Ruto would serve for two seasons. Photo: Samson Cherargei/William Ruto.
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Cherargei emphasized his double belief, noting that Kenya does not have the president’s history to serve only one term.

Speaking during a public conference in Nandi on Tuesday, April 22, Cherargei said critics were offended by his previous allegations of continuing leadership of Ruto For 10 years, but he stands with it.

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“I saw some people angry when I said Ruto would be re -elected. Let me go back – no president in Kenya has served for one term,” He said.

He also mentioned former presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyattaeach of whom ended two semesters as examples of political direction.

Cherargei also warned that he might revive a proposed proposal to increase the presidential term limit from five to seven years, which could give Ruto up to 14 years in power.

“If the opposition does not plan, Ruto will continue to lead this country,” He added.

He also congratulated the President on what he called good leadership, demonstrating the recent efforts of the Government to reduce the cost of fertilizer, eradicate the requirements for ID application, and to remove the ID fees.

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Kapseret MP Oscar Sudia close ally of the president, supported Cherargei’s views.

“There was no president of one term in Kenya. Even Kibaki, despite criticism, won re -election,” Sudi said.

Did UDA of William Ruto dismiss Cherargei’s proposal?

In an related story, the Ruto Democratic Alliance (UDA) strongly opposed the proposed constitutional amendment bill aimed at extending the presidency from five to seven years.

Samson Cherargei insists Ruto will be re -elected, threatening to restore the presidential unlimited bill — Senator Samson Cherargei addressing the media at a previous event. Photo: Samson Cherargei.
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In a statement issued by the Secretary -General of UDA Hassan Omar, the party criticized the bill presented by Cherargei, referring to it as a “faint” action that undermined democratic values fought by Kenyans.

Omar criticized supporters of the bill, accusing them of ignoring the boundaries of the primary seminars playing in protecting democracy and preventing overcrowding.

Meanwhile, in November 2025, the Senate of Justice, legal and human rights issues rejected the bill, citing strong public opposition.

Chairman of the committee Hillary Kiprotich Sigei said the panel reviewed 168,801 public presentations, with 99.99% rejecting the proposal.

Sigei noted that many Kenyans expressed their concern that the extension of the presidential term could hamper accountability and undermine democratic audit by allowing officials to remain in power for a long time without conflict with voters.