Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his continued political involvement, urging him to "behave like a statesman."

• Cheruiyot contrasted Kenyatta's current actions with those of retired presidents Moi and Kibaki, suggesting Kenyatta's public commentary is unbecoming of a former Head of State.
• The senator questioned the achievements of Kenyatta's Big Four agenda, stating it resulted in "Big Zero."
• This criticism follows Kenyatta's defense of his right to engage in public discourse and support his party, Jubilee, even in retirement.

President William Ruto is accused of practicing ethnic politics while publicly criticizing his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, for the same. This alleged hypocrisy could further polarize the country given the President's prominent position.

• President William Ruto is the central figure, accused of double standards regarding ethnic politics.
• Rigathi Gachagua, the former deputy president, is named as someone Ruto has criticized for ethnic politics.
• The article suggests Ruto's actions, despite his criticisms, may lead to further national polarization.

Political parties led by Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are actively vying for the Maa vote, a bloc that previously supported the Orange Democratic Movement in the 2022 presidential election.

• The political manoeuvre targets the Maa speaking counties of Kajiado, Narok, and Samburu.
• Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has appointed key officials from the region, including David Persaina as party chairperson and Martin Ole Kamwaro as Deputy Secretary General in charge of Strategy.
• This effort signifies a significant political push to gain influence and support within the Maa community.