President William Ruto has detailed his attempts to reconcile with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, revealing that his overtures were repeatedly rebuffed. The Kenyan President shared this in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Nation.

• President Ruto claims Raila Odinga initially proposed that senior political figures look beyond the next election to foster national unity.
• Despite visits to Kenyatta's home in Ichaweri and his office, Ruto states Kenyatta "chose to organise the opposition, sponsoring them…"
• Ruto also addressed the national debt, stating that under his administration, it is growing at a slower rate than during Kenyatta's tenure, with Kenyatta leaving office with approximately Ksh10.3 trillion in debt.

The author expresses concern about the upcoming 2027 general elections, specifically mentioning Ol Kalou, and states that "history has no manners" is a fact keeping them awake at night.

• The core concern revolves around potential historical patterns repeating in the 2027 elections.
• The unnamed author is the key individual expressing anxiety.
• The article hints at a broader audience sharing this sentiment ("tuko wengi").

Kenya's United Opposition is planning a critical retreat to address internal divisions and strategize for the 2027 General Election, following a previous postponement.

• The retreat, tentatively scheduled for October, aims to resolve key issues including leadership, organization, decision-making processes, and the selection of a presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
• Key figures involved include opposition principals and spokesperson Mukhisa Kituyi.
• The opposition faces pressure from President Ruto's criticism and internal tensions, including the growing influence of Gachagua's DCP party and speculation surrounding potential pairings like Fred Matiang'i and Kalonzo Musyoka.