President William Ruto's allies have renewed their attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of backing opposition efforts to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration. The leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, called on Uhuru to show decorum and respect for the office of the retired president. They insisted that Ruto remains firmly in charge as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.
The attacks on Uhuru come barely a day after he resurfaced publicly. His critics in the Kenya Kwanza administration took aim at him from various regions, including Tharaka Nithi, Teso South, and Kieni West. CS Duale challenged Uhuru to acknowledge what he described as Ruto's achievements, stating that Ruto is doing things that Uhuru failed to do during his presidency.
In Teso South, Wetangula led Ruto allies in accusing Kenyatta of taking sides against his successor. Wetangula noted that Uhuru was given the opportunity to serve as president for 10 years and should now respect his position as a retired head of state. He accused Uhuru of being a instigator and taking sides, wanting to pull down his successor.
Presidential aide Farouk Kibet also criticized Uhuru, calling on him to retire from politics. Kibet stated that Uhuru should retire and leave politics, adding that he was not present in certain regions during his presidency. Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe accused Kenyatta of neglecting the region during his time in government, contrasting his administration with that of Ruto.
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula declared his support for Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that the Abaluhya community will vote for Ruto. In Kieni West, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah joined the chorus, invoking the "Sponyo" tag that has featured prominently in political exchanges between Uhuru and Kenya Kwanza leaders.
Ichung'wah stated that leaders supporting Ruto are not "sponyo" but will support farmers and not incite politicians. Leaders supporting President Ruto insisted that Uhuru should respect his position as a retired head of state and refrain from attempts to undermine his successor.
The continued attacks on Uhuru come as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election, with Ruto's allies seeking to solidify their support base. The situation remains tense, with Uhuru yet to respond to the accusations.
Key points
- President Ruto's allies accuse Uhuru of undermining the Kenya Kwanza administration.
- Uhuru is accused of taking sides against his successor and neglecting certain regions during his presidency.
- Ruto's allies insist that Uhuru should respect his position as a retired head of state and refrain from politics.
