President William Ruto has launched a fresh political attack against retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, dismissing his efforts to unite opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto declared that he was ready to face the opposition regardless of the number of leaders who unite against him, insisting that even if they presented 1,000 politicians, he would still defeat them.
The President made the remarks on Wednesday, November 11, while concluding his four-day development tour of the Gusii region, which covered Kisii and Nyamira counties.
Ruto described Uhuru as a political broker who had abandoned his responsibility as a former Head of State to concentrate on bringing opposition leaders together.
He questioned why the opposition had spent approximately one and a half years holding meetings in hotels, private residences and funerals without agreeing on a presidential candidate.
According to Ruto, the opposition's inability to settle on one candidate raises questions about its capacity to manage a country with approximately 60 million people.
The Head of State also challenged Uhuru's assessment of the country's political mood, following the former president's remarks that ordinary Kenyans were increasingly dissatisfied with the current administration.
Ruto urged his predecessor to seek opinions from farmers, teachers, doctors, businesspeople and other working Kenyans instead of relying on conversations in drinking establishments.
Uhuru had called on opposition leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, to put aside their personal ambitions and unite behind one presidential candidate.
The former president argued that Kenyans were ready for political change but expected opposition leaders to overcome their differences.
Ruto also directed criticism at Gachagua, accusing him of promoting divisive politics and warning against tribalism and incitement.
The exchange signals growing political tension between the former allies as preparations for the 2027 presidential contest gather momentum.
With opposition leaders still negotiating a possible united front, Ruto's latest remarks suggest he is confident about defending his seat in the next General Election.
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Hata mkiungana muwe 1,000 nitawashinda nyote, Ruto amjibu Uhuru
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