Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaks when President William Ruto hosted the Friends Church at State House, Nairobi, August 3, 2026. /PCS
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be peaceful, urging the public to dismiss claims by some political leaders that the country could be headed for a chaotic electoral period.
Speaking on Monday when President William Ruto hosted members of the Friends Church at State House, Nairobi, Mudavadi said Kenya has built strong democratic institutions over the years and expressed confidence that the next election will be conducted in a peaceful environment.
"There will be peaceful elections in Kenya, don't be cheated. Kenya has maintained democratic principles and President Ruto will uphold all those rights for all Kenyans," Mudavadi said.
The Prime CS also described Ruto as a close friend of the Friends Church, commonly known as the Quakers, saying the President has maintained a longstanding relationship with the denomination.
"Even when he took over leadership, the first church here in Nairobi where he went for prayers was Donholm Friends. He went to the church of Friends, so he's a friend of Friends," he said.
Mudavadi, who is himself a member of the Friends Church, appealed to fellow congregants to back Ruto's bid for a second term, saying they should judge the President based on his record in office.
He said members of the church are guided by principles of integrity and honesty, noting that Quakers are known for keeping their word.
"Mr President, as a Quakerman, when I went to take the oath of office, I raised my hand and the people who did not understand who the Quakers were asked, 'Is Mr Mudavadi an atheist?' I told them no, no. I'm not an atheist, that is our tradition," he said.
Mudavadi then asked the congregation whether they would support the President's re-election, and they answered in the affirmative amid applause from those in attendance.
"These people have affirmed they shall work with you, they shall defend this Kenya, they shall maintain peace and they shall seek justice for all," he said.
The August 10, 2027 General Election is expected to be fiercely contested, with the united opposition seeking to consolidate support and deny Ruto a second term amid shifting political alliances and coalition realignments.
As political activity gathers momentum, digital platforms have also emerged as a key battleground, increasingly influencing public discourse and shaping narratives around the election, candidates and expected outcomes.
Political figures from either side have leveraged the platforms to amplify their messaging as the scramble for voters gains momentum.
