If The Ballot Box Does Not Fill Up, We Will Add; Tiaty MP Kamket Vows To Ensure Ruto Wins 2027

Tiaty MP William Kamket has ignited fresh concerns about electoral integrity after making controversial statements about President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid during a traditional ceremony on Saturday.

Speaking at a dowry ceremony for the children of Immigration Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang and businessman David Langat, Kamket declared his unwavering commitment to securing Ruto’s victory alongside Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi.

“Oscar and I say harsh things. He says if the ballot box does not fill up, we will add. I say it in another way, but we say the same thing. If the votes are not enough, we will ensure that they are enough, whatever comes may,” Kamket stated boldly.

The remarks drew immediate attention when Sudi took the microphone to clarify their position, emphasizing their goal was to fill ballot boxes “with votes, nothing else.”

However, the damage to public perception appeared already done, with the statements echoing similar controversial comments made recently by other Kenya Kwanza allies.

Kamket’s declaration comes just days after Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow sparked outrage by claiming they would “steal votes” in 2027 to guarantee Ruto’s second term.

Her statement prompted swift condemnation from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, which termed such remarks “reckless and unacceptable.”

The IEBC reassured Kenyans of its commitment to conducting transparent elections, stating that “statements suggesting election malpractice undermine the credibility of our democratic institutions.”

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi also warned political leaders against making careless statements that could erode public trust in electoral processes.

These incidents have reignited debates about the integrity of Kenya’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general election, with critics questioning whether such statements represent genuine intentions or mere political rhetoric designed to energize supporters.

The controversial remarks underscore growing tensions surrounding the upcoming polls and highlight the delicate balance between political campaigning and maintaining public confidence in the electoral system.