Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly challenged President William Ruto, accusing him of continuing to blame the current government's challenges on past administration failures. Speaking at a Jubilee Party event on September 22, 2026, Kenyatta emphasized the peaceful transition following the 2022 General Election. He reiterated that the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party, led by Raila Odinga, secured the majority of parliamentary seats, a result he says is difficult to reconcile with Ruto's presidential victory.
Kenyatta's remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the two leaders. While Ruto's administration has faced criticism over economic and social issues, Kenyatta has accused him of shifting responsibility for these challenges back to his own tenure. The former president stressed that the 2022 election was conducted peacefully and that the results should be respected.
The debate highlights the deepening political divide between the two former allies. Kenyatta's continued public challenge to Ruto underscores the lingering tensions over the legitimacy of the 2022 election and the role of each leader in Kenya's political landscape. The situation remains a focal point of political discourse in the country.
