The quote in the image accurately captures a statement made by Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit.
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Lati Leletit is the current Governor of Samburu county.
Speaking at a political event in September 2026, Governor Lelelit addressed President William Ruto directly, telling him in Swahili to focus on changing the constitution to extend his rule rather than worrying about the opposition or alternative political alignments.
Presidential Term Limits:
As of 2026, the Constitution of Kenya limits a president to a maximum of two five-year terms. Any amendment to extend the presidential term limit cannot be done easily by politicians; it requires a complex constitutional process and must be approved by the citizens of Kenya through a national referendum.
The claim
"Mr. President William Ruto, let us leave alone this issue of Tutam because we can change the Constitution so you can go for seven terms. Do not be under pressure." words of the governor.
The Verdict : True
The quote in the image accurately captures a statement made by Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit.