The dramatic moment, which spread widely on social media, showed MPs expressing strong support for the President as he spoke about his achievements and the direction of the country.
During the address, President Ruto highlighted the progress made in key sectors such as agriculture, education, infrastructure, and economic reforms.
He also spoke about challenges faced by Kenyans, including the high cost of living and unemployment, and promised that his government would continue working hard to deliver solutions.
As he was addressing these points, some MPs suddenly broke into chants calling for a second term for him, shouting “two-term” repeatedly.
The chants appeared to energize the room, with several leaders smiling and clapping. According to the video shared online, the President paused briefly as the chanting grew louder.
Many people who watched the clip said the moment looked emotional for him, although major news outlets have not confirmed that he became emotional.
What is clear is that the chants were meant to show political support and encouragement from lawmakers who believe he should lead the country beyond his current term.
Supporters argued that the chants showed confidence in Ruto’s leadership and his vision for Kenya’s future.
They said the President has introduced important reforms and deserves more time to complete the work he has started.
On the other hand, some Kenyans saw the incident as unnecessary drama in Parliament, saying leaders should focus on addressing the real problems affecting citizens instead of early political campaigns.
This moment comes at a time when political discussions about the 2027 elections are already growing.
Several leaders from the ruling coalition have been openly expressing support for the President’s re-election, using phrases such as “two-term” to build momentum.
