A part-time lecturer at the University of Eldoret is facing disciplinary action after a video showing him making political remarks about President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid went viral.

The incident occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during a State, Society and Development (SHUM 211) class held at lecture room ED5, according to the University of Eldoret and reports by The Star.

In the video recorded by a student, the lecturer is heard dismissing claims that Ruto would serve only one term, popularly described by supporters of the opposition as “Wantam”, meaning one term.

“Do not be deceived that Ruto will serve for one term. Your MCA is one term, your MP is one term and your senator is one term,” the lecturer is heard telling the students.

He went on to argue that Ruto would seek a second term and compared the President’s political prospects with previous Kenyan presidents who served two terms. The remarks triggered a heated exchange after some students responded by insisting that Ruto would serve only one term.

The lecturer then told students who believed Ruto would lose the 2027 election not to return to the University of Eldoret if that happened.

“If he goes home, do not return to this university. Get a university at your home. If you are from Western, go to Masinde Muliro; if you are from Mt Kenya, go to Meru, Dedan Kimathi,” he said in the video.

The lecturer also told the students to prepare for Ruto to remain in office for two terms, further intensifying the political exchange inside the lecture hall.

Citizen Digital reported that detectives had taken an interest in the remarks as questions emerged over whether the statements could amount to ethnic incitement. The report said the lecturer was a part-time member of staff and that the university was investigating the matter.

The University of Eldoret has since moved to distance itself from the lecturer’s remarks and confirmed that disciplinary proceedings have been initiated.

In a statement issued on Saturday, September 26, the university said it had taken note of and strongly condemned what it described as “unfortunate and unacceptable utterances” attributed to the lecturer.

“The University wishes to state that the utterances attributed to the said lecturer do not represent, reflect, or in any way constitute the position, policy, or official views of the University of Eldoret,” the institution said.

The university added that it had “instituted immediate and appropriate disciplinary action” in accordance with its policies, regulations and principles of due process.

The Star reported on Sunday that the university had begun disciplinary action against the lecturer, while also confirming that he was a part-time lecturer. The institution has not publicly identified him or disclosed the specific disciplinary measures that may follow the investigation.

People Daily also reported that the university had condemned the remarks and reiterated that they did not represent its official position. The publication noted that the controversy followed the circulation of the classroom video in which the lecturer discussed Ruto’s chances of securing a second term.

The incident has drawn attention to the conduct of political discussions in university classrooms as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election.

The University of Eldoret’s disciplinary process is now expected to establish whether the lecturer’s remarks breached the institution’s policies and professional standards. Until that process is concluded, the university has not announced the final punishment he may face.