David Ole Sankok points to Barack Obama as he defends the former president's right to pick a side.
Politician David Ole Sankok has come out strongly in defence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's return to the political stage saying a retired Head of State has every right to speak up.
Speaking on 12th November 2026 Sankok pointed to former US President Barack Obama who has been seen campaigning since leaving office.
Obama is a former Head of State and you have also seen him campaigning. Being a former Head of State does not mean you should remain silent Sankok said.
He added that what happens in the country affects former leaders too. Whatever is affecting the country will affect him too. So, I don't see any problem with Uhuru picking a side he said.
Sankok's argument echoes what Kenyatta himself said earlier this year. On 1st May 2026, Kenyatta defended his role in politics by citing Obama's continued support for the Democratic Party in the United States.
Kenyatta role has become a hot topic in recent months. On 4th October, he urged the opposition to unite as his differences with President William Ruto grew sharper. Ruto has repeatedly claimed that Kenyatta is sponsoring opposition politicians which Kenyatta has denied.
Ruto's allies have also argued that a retired president who stays in politics risks losing his retirement benefits.
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