Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly stated that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, contradicting official results that declared William Ruto the winner. Speaking at a Jubilee Party National Executive Council meeting in Nairobi on September 22, 2026, Kenyatta claimed Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition Party secured the majority of seats in both the National Assembly and the Senate. He said this outcome makes it difficult to accept the simultaneous presidential loss.
Kenyatta’s remarks come after former president Ngunjiri Wambugu criticized his claim as “unwise.” Wambugu argued that Kenyatta’s assertion that Odinga was “rigged out” could undermine the legitimacy of the election process. Despite these concerns, Kenyatta remains convinced of Odinga’s victory, emphasizing the coalition’s parliamentary success.
The claim has sparked renewed debate over the 2022 election results. While official records confirm Ruto’s win, Kenyatta’s public stance highlights ongoing political tensions. His comments suggest a continued challenge to the official narrative, even years after the election.
