Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has revisited his 2022 appeal to Mount Kenya voters, expressing disappointment that his warning against electing William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration was not heeded. Speaking at a Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Murang’a, Uhuru reflected on the region’s choice in the last general election, urging local leaders and the youth to support visionary leadership dedicated to the country’s transformation. He recalled his own decision to prioritize the completion of projects initiated by former President Mwai Kibaki, suggesting he had hoped the current administration would adopt a similar approach.
Uhuru’s remarks highlight the ongoing consequences of his political fallout with Ruto, a rift that began after his 2018 handshake with Raila Odinga and later led to Jubilee’s alignment with the Azimio coalition. Despite his endorsement of Raila Odinga and a vocal campaign urging caution, Mount Kenya voters overwhelmingly supported Ruto, who narrowly secured the presidency. As the 2027 elections approach, Uhuru is calling for greater youth engagement and a renewed focus on accountable, development-driven leadership, setting the stage for intense competition in a region central to Kenya’s political landscape.
Uhuru’s remarks highlight the ongoing consequences of his political fallout with Ruto, a rift that began after his 2018 handshake with Raila Odinga and later led to Jubilee’s alignment with the Azimio coalition. Despite his endorsement of Raila Odinga and a vocal campaign urging caution, Mount Kenya voters overwhelmingly supported Ruto, who narrowly secured the presidency. As the 2027 elections approach, Uhuru is calling for greater youth engagement and a renewed focus on accountable, development-driven leadership, setting the stage for intense competition in a region central to Kenya’s political landscape.
