Speaking on
August 10, 2026, during a three-day joint parliamentary group meeting with
United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement allies, Ruto declared
victory essential to shield the country from an opposition he described as
lacking agenda, policy, or experience.
He repeated the 'must win' message multiple times, invoking God's grace and even 'Insha’Allah,' while calling an alternative government 'difficult to fathom.'
