Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly criticized his successor, President William Ruto, urging the Mt Kenya region not to repeat the "mistake" of electing him in 2022 and warning against a repeat in 2027.

• Uhuru Kenyatta stated that President Ruto is wasting time insulting him instead of addressing the nation's problems.
• The former President advised the Mt Kenya region that electing William Ruto in 2022 was a mistake they should not repeat in 2027.
• The comments were made at a funeral service for Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of opposition leader Martha Karua, where various opposition leaders vowed to unite against President Ruto.

Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina has urged opposition leaders aspiring for the presidency to resolve their differences and unite behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

• The call comes as the opposition grapples with identifying a unified candidate for the 2027 presidential race.
• Key figures mentioned include Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Fred Matiang’i.
• Maina emphasized that despite any internal "fights," the opposition must present a united front, stating, "Our enemy is common, and all we want is one candidate to face him in 2027."