Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized President William Ruto during a Jubilee Party event on September 22, 2026, accusing him of persistently attributing government difficulties to his past leadership. Kenyatta emphasized the peaceful transition following the 2022 General Election, stating he accepted the outcome after the election results were finalized. He stressed that the current administration’s challenges should not be linked to his tenure.
Kenyatta also reiterated his stance that Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party secured the majority of parliamentary seats in 2022, making it difficult to justify Ruto’s presidential victory. He suggested that the simultaneous loss of presidential and parliamentary power by his coalition complicates the narrative around the current government’s performance.
The remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the two leaders, with Ruto’s administration facing criticism over economic and social issues. Kenyatta’s comments highlight the lingering political rivalry and the challenges of reconciling past and present governance.
