Kenya: Owalo Urges Ruto to Skip 2027 Race, Back His Presidential Bid

Nairobi — Former Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has urged President William Ruto to forgo the 2027 presidential race and instead back his bid, arguing it would be a reciprocal gesture for his support in 2022.

Speaking on Chamgei FM, Owalo said he is ready to serve a single term focused on fixing Kenya’s struggling economy before exiting office.

He unveiled an ambitious economic plan featuring sweeping tax cuts, elimination of digital taxes, expansion…