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.

President William Ruto has challenged his critics to demonstrate their contributions to Kenyans, urging them to focus on their own agendas rather than engaging in political rhetoric.

• President William Ruto, speaking on Sunday, August 23, at AIC Makutano, Taita Taveta, questioned the opposition's lack of tangible projects.
• He accused a section of opposition leaders of being "rented, paid and hired" to oppose the government's initiatives, such as the Social Health Authority (SHA) and housing program.
• This comes days after Ruto alleged that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the "chief financier" of the opposition, a claim Kenyatta has denied, stating Kenyans will choose their leaders in 2027.

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.

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not honour a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), citing a conflicting international travel schedule and a lack of full disclosure of evidence.

• Gachagua is being investigated for alleged hate speech, including a comment about "killing the snake and its eggs," made between July 2026 and February 2026 in Vihiga, Kisii, and Meru counties.
• The NCIC ordered Gachagua to appear on August 27, warning of arrest if he failed to comply.
• Gachagua's lawyers argue the summons lacks full context and evidence, including complete transcripts and audio-visual recordings, and that the statements cited do not meet the threshold for hate speech.