‘We will swear him in at Talanta Stadium’ – Butita tells Kenyans to prepare for Ruto’s 2027 win

Comedian and content creator Eddie Butita has expressed confidence in President William Ruto’s chances of securing a second term in 2027, telling Kenyans to prepare to swear him in at the new Talanta Stadium if he wins the election.

Speaking during an interview shared on Tuesday, November 10, 2025, Butita challenged claims that Ruto would automatically lose the next General Election, questioning the certainty with which some Kenyans were predicting his defeat.

He said whoever wins the election should be allowed to take office without hostility from supporters of rival candidates.

“If Ruto wins, tutakuwa pale Talanta Stadium, tunamuapisha tena. Mtu mwenye atashinda, well and good,” Butita said.

He added that political competition should not create lasting divisions among Kenyans, insisting there should be “hakuna bad blood” after the election.

Butita acknowledged that Ruto had shortcomings but argued that his administration had also undertaken development projects that deserved recognition.

He said Kenyans should assess the President’s performance by looking at what his government had delivered rather than dismissing everything because of political disagreements.

The comedian also said he had observed Ruto at close range, including moments he did not always share publicly, and believed time would reveal whether his assessment of the President was right.

“I might be wrong, I might be right, but time will tell the truth,” he said.

The discussion also touched on the Nairobi Senate and gubernatorial races, with Butita expressing support for Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, in the contest for the Senate seat.

The comedian also urged Kenyans to look beyond campaign slogans such as “wantam” and “tutam”, arguing that voters should understand the responsibilities of the offices they seek to fill.

He challenged the electorate to examine the roles of the President, MPs and governors before deciding who deserves their votes.

On the Nairobi gubernatorial race, Butita mentioned Governor Johnson Sakaja, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria, saying he was yet to settle on a preferred candidate.

He said he wanted to assess their manifestos and track records before making a decision, adding that voters should not choose leaders simply because they are friends or belong to their political camps.

Butita further criticised the tendency to turn political disagreements into personal feuds, urging Kenyans to allow others to support candidates of their choice without hostility.

William Muthama is a digital journalist with a focus on entertainment, human interest, and current affairs. Share stories: [email protected]/ [email protected]

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