Ruto Allies Hit Back at Uhuru Over Govt Criticism
This was the first time Uhuru openly criticised Ruto's government after previously been viewed as a neutral...
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Allies of President William Ruto, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have condemned former President Uhuru Kenyatta's criticism of the current administration. They accuse Kenyatta of making hypocritical claims and misleading the public on policy matters.
- Kenyatta could face loss of retirement benefits if he continues to "re-enter active politics," according to Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, citing the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
- Kindiki refuted Kenyatta's claim that the Linda Mama program was scrapped, stating it was expanded to a universal healthcare program named SHA.
- Uhuru Kenyatta made his criticisms at the Jubilee National Delegates Conference, accusing Ruto's government of misusing security agencies.
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