Kenya President William Ruto addresses residents in Lurambi Constituency, Kakamega, on March 17, 2026, where he made controversial remarks targeting opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kenyan President William Ruto has in recent days come under widespread criticism for mocking and body-shaming his political rivals, with the opposition and civil society groups warning such remarks could inflame tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.
The President, while addressing public meetings in western Kenya on Wednesday, launched a barrage of personalised attacks on opposition leaders, making references to their physical fitness, eating habits, sexual life and family relationships.
