“Let William Ruto speak about Uhuru Kenyatta respectfully, and let Uhuru Kenyatta also speak about William Ruto respectfully. It is the Office of the President he holds, not a personal office,” the statement attributed to Poghisio reads.
He further observed that the manner in which the two leaders communicate with each other shapes the image of the country, particularly because of their previous and current positions in national leadership.
The appeal comes amid renewed public exchanges between Ruto and Kenyatta, who have increasingly expressed opposing political positions.
According to The Star in a report published on November 11, 2026, President Ruto criticized his predecessor following Kenyatta's call for opposition leaders to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election.
During a public address in Kisii County, Ruto questioned Kenyatta's involvement in efforts to bring opposition leaders together, describing him as a political broker. He also challenged the opposition to settle on a presidential candidate.
The latest disagreement has renewed attention on the relationship between the two former political allies, who worked together under the Jubilee administration and won the 2013 and 2017 presidential elections.
According to the official Office of the President website, Ruto assumed office on September 13, 2022, succeeding Kenyatta, who served as Kenya's fourth president.
Poghisio's reported appeal highlights the importance of civility, institutional respect and responsible communication among senior political leaders.
Verification note: The specific statement attributed to Poghisio could not be independently confirmed in the reliable online sources located. It should therefore be treated as an attributed, unverified quotation pending confirmation from an original recording or published interview. https://web.facebook.com/share/v/1AEzb83poL/
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